Soweto Affordable Housing Architect — Community Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive contract rate

Community impact work

Opportunity for contract renewal

Exposure to SA affordable housing

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Affordable Housing Project Architect to lead design and delivery of community-focused housing projects in Soweto, Gauteng. You will translate social impact aims into cost-effective, sustainable architecture that respects local contexts.

In collaboration with communities, government bodies and construction partners, you will manage design development, documentation, and compliance with SA housing policies, targeting quality housing solutions for residents while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Architecture degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of architectural experience with affordable housing/social housing/community projects.
• Experience in participatory design processes and community engagement.
• Familiarity with low-cost building materials, techniques, and urban construction management.
• Knowledge of South African housing policies and subsidy frameworks.
• Proficiency in drafting software (AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for social impact and improving housing conditions.

Aufgaben

• Lead architectural design and project management for affordable housing initiatives in Soweto, Gauteng.
• Engage with community members to reflect local needs, contexts and aspirations.
• Develop practical, cost-effective housing designs using available materials and methods.
• Ensure compliance with South African building regulations, bylaws and housing policies.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and consultants to manage construction process.
• Oversee site supervision to guarantee quality construction and adherence to design specifications.
• Explore sustainable and resilient design solutions for the local context.
• Prepare documentation for planning approvals and building plan submissions.

Kenntnisse

Participatory design

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Housing policy knowledge

Low-cost construction methods

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Affordable Housing Project Architect to lead design and delivery of community-focused housing projects in Soweto, Gauteng. You will translate social impact aims into cost-effective, sustainable architecture that respects local contexts.

In collaboration with communities, government bodies and construction partners, you will manage design development, documentation, and compliance with SA housing policies, targeting quality housing solutions for residents while