Senior Urban Planner & Architect - Strategic Design

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24, a leading consultancy, seeks a Senior Urban Planner & Architect for their Kimberley office. The role blends on-site analysis with client engagement in a hybrid setup, shaping large-scale urban development while integrating architectural design with planning principles.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in urban planning and architectural design, with expertise in master planning, urban design, and development strategy, plus strong GIS/CAD proficiency and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Professional registration as an Architect (PrArch) with SACAP and/or as an Urban Planner with a recognized professional body (e.g., SACPLAN).
• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in urban planning and architectural design, with a focus on development projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in master planning, urban design, and development strategy.
• Strong understanding of South African planning legislation, land use management, and environmental impact assessment processes.
• Proficiency in GIS software, CAD (Revit, AutoCAD), and urban design visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• A portfolio showcasing successful urban planning and architectural design projects is essential.
• Commitment to sustainable urban development principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and architectural design of urban development projects.
• Develop comprehensive master plans, zoning strategies, and urban design guidelines.
• Integrate architectural design excellence with effective urban planning principles.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site analyses, and impact assessments for development proposals.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes, including community consultations and workshops.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental specialists, and economic consultants to create holistic development plans.
• Ensure designs and plans comply with national and local planning legislation, environmental standards, and urban design best practices.
• Prepare and present planning applications and design proposals to authorities and clients.
• Mentor junior planners and architects within the team.
• Contribute to policy formulation and strategic initiatives related to urban development and sustainability.

Skills

Urban planning

Architectural design

GIS

Revit

AutoCAD

Stakeholder engagement

Urban design visualization

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Tools

GIS software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading consultancy firm focused on sustainable urban development, seeks a highly experienced Senior Urban Planner & Architect for their Kimberley office. This role operates on a hybrid model, blending critical on-site analysis and client engagement with the flexibility of remote work. You will play a pivotal role in shaping urban environments, leading the design and planning of large-scale development projects, and integrating architectural principles with strategic urban planning. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of skills in both architecture and urban planning, with a proven ability to create sustainable, livable, and economically viable urban spaces. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and architectural design of urban development projects.
• Develop comprehensive master plans, zoning strategies, and urban design guidelines.
• Integrate architectural design excellence with effective urban planning principles.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site analyses, and impact assessments for development proposals.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes, including community consultations and workshops.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental specialists, and economic consultants to create holistic development plans.
• Ensure designs and plans comply with national and local planning legislation, environmental standards, and urban design best practices.
• Prepare and present planning applications and design proposals to authorities and clients.
• Mentor junior planners and architects within the team.
• Contribute to policy formulation and strategic initiatives related to urban development and sustainability.

Requirements

• Professional registration as an Architect (PrArch) with SACAP and/or as an Urban Planner with a recognized professional body (e.g., SACPLAN).
• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in urban planning and architectural design, with a focus on development projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in master planning, urban design, and development strategy.
• Strong understanding of South African planning legislation, land use management, and environmental impact assessment processes.
• Proficiency in GIS software, CAD (Revit, AutoCAD), and urban design visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• A portfolio showcasing successful urban planning and architectural design projects is essential.
• Commitment to sustainable urban development principles.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits package including medical aid and pension, and significant opportunities for professional growth and impact in the field of urban development. The hybrid work model in Kimberley supports a healthy work-life balance. You will work on transformative projects that influence regional growth and sustainability. Join a leading consultancy that values expertise, collaboration, and innovative solutions for shaping better cities.