Senior Urban Design Architect — Coastal Regeneration Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and bonuses

Medical aid and provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Design Architect to lead the design and planning of integrated, sustainable, and vibrant communities in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will guide master plans, precinct strategies, and public realm concepts, collaborating with architects, landscape architects, planners, and engineers.

You will manage complex projects, engage with stakeholders, and ensure alignment with planning policies while advocating inclusive urbanism and resilience.

Qualifications

• Professional Architect registration with SACAP is required.
• A Master’s degree in Urban Design/Urban Planning or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive experience in urban design, master planning, or related fields.
• Strong portfolio in urban master planning, precinct design, and public space creation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion and GIS tools.
• Solid knowledge of South African urban planning legislation and development processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead significant urban design projects from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban design strategies, master plans, and development frameworks.
• Create visualisations, concept designs, and design guidelines for urban projects.
• Analyse urban contexts, site conditions, and socio-economic factors to inform design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.
• Present design proposals to clients, municipalities, and public forums.
• Ensure designs align with municipal spatial development frameworks and policies.
• Promote sustainable urbanism, resilience, and inclusive design.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and budgets for urban design components.
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of the urban design practice.

Skills

Urban design leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Professional Architect registration with SACAP

Master's degree in Urban Design/Urban Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Lumion

GIS tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Design Architect to lead the design and planning of integrated, sustainable, and vibrant communities in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will guide master plans, precinct strategies, and public realm concepts, collaborating with architects, landscape architects, planners, and engineers.

You will manage complex projects, engage with stakeholders, and ensure alignment with planning policies while advocating inclusive urbanism and resilience.