Social Housing Architect | Hybrid Role with Impact

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and pension contribution

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Community Housing Architect to lead design and construction of affordable, sustainable housing for low-income communities. This hybrid role blends site work, community engagement, and office development, aligning with social impact goals.

The ideal candidate has a Pr. Arch qualification with 6+ years of post-qualification experience, strong skills in AutoCAD/Revit, and a passion for community-driven housing solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Professional Architect qualification (Pr. Arch) with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in designing social housing, affordable housing, or community development projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainable building techniques and materials for low-cost housing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with community engagement and participatory design processes.
• Knowledge of South African housing policies and funding mechanisms.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and site-based responsibilities.
• Passion for social justice and improving living conditions for vulnerable communities.

Aufgaben

• Lead the architectural design process for community housing projects, from concept to completion.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for new housing developments.
• Develop innovative and cost-effective housing designs that incorporate sustainable principles.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant building regulations, standards, and funding requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Facilitate community consultations and workshops to gather input from future residents.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and community liaisons throughout the construction phase.
• Provide technical support and oversight during site supervision.
• Contribute to the development of organizational policies and best practices in social housing.

Kenntnisse

Community engagement

Participatory design

Sustainable building techniques

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Professional Architect qualification

6+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a Community Housing Architect to lead design and construction of affordable, sustainable housing for low-income communities. This hybrid role blends site work, community engagement, and office development, aligning with social impact goals.

The ideal candidate has a Pr. Arch qualification with 6+ years of post-qualification experience, strong skills in AutoCAD/Revit, and a passion for community-driven housing solutions.