Social Impact Housing Architect — Hybrid Contract

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Social impact

Contract extensions

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng seeks a Community Housing Architect to design affordable, sustainable housing with a strong social focus. You will engage community stakeholders, plan sites, and supervise drawings and BOQs for housing developments.

The role is contract-based with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, requiring deep knowledge of low-cost construction and SA regulations. You will contribute to improving housing accessibility and living conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in architectural design, with residential/community focus.
• Knowledge of low-cost housing materials, typologies, and SA construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design affordable and sustainable housing units and community facilities.
• Engage with community members and leaders to understand housing needs.
• Develop cost-effective, culturally appropriate design proposals.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes and housing standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors for construction efficiency.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities.
• Assist in planning, site analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Provide technical support during construction to realize design intent.

Skills

Architectural design

AutoCAD

Revit

Community engagement

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng seeks a Community Housing Architect to design affordable, sustainable housing with a strong social focus. You will engage community stakeholders, plan sites, and supervise drawings and BOQs for housing developments.

The role is contract-based with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, requiring deep knowledge of low-cost construction and SA regulations. You will contribute to improving housing accessibility and living conditions.