Senior Urban Design Architect - Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Design Architect to lead the design and planning of large-scale urban development projects in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on creating sustainable, people-centered environments that enhance community life and economic vitality.

You will collaborate with city planners, engineers, and developers to shape the future Pretoria cityscape, while balancing office and remote work in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with strong urban focus.
• Minimum 9 years of professional experience in urban design or related fields.
• Proven leadership of complex urban development projects.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and community consultation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design strategies and master plans for large-scale urban developments.
• Design public spaces, streetscapes, and community facilities.
• Collaborate with city planners, engineers, landscape architects and developers.
• Prepare design guidelines, development frameworks and presentations.
• Conduct urban analysis, site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Engage with stakeholders including community groups and government agencies.
• Ensure designs meet planning regulations, sustainability goals and heritage considerations.
• Manage timelines, budgets and client relationships.
• Mentor junior architects and urban designers.
• Oversee quality and implementation of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public presentation

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design/Urban Planning/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Design Architect to lead the design and planning of large-scale urban development projects in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on creating sustainable, people-centered environments that enhance community life and economic vitality.

You will collaborate with city planners, engineers, and developers to shape the future Pretoria cityscape, while balancing office and remote work in a hybrid setup.