Sustainable Design Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Sustainable Design Architect to champion environmentally responsible design practices for projects in Upington and surrounding Northern Cape. You will lead the integration of green building, energy efficiency, and resource conservation through the full design process, improving occupant well-being and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with clients and teams to drive sustainability goals, develop innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with relevant

Qualifications

• Professional Architect registration with SACAP.
• Experience in sustainable architectural design and green building principles.
• Proficiency in energy modeling and BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sustainable design strategies for architectural projects.
• Research and integrate innovative green building technologies, materials, and systems.
• Conduct energy modeling and environmental performance analysis to optimize building design.
• Ensure compliance with green building certifications and environmental standards in South Africa.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to promote and achieve sustainability goals.
• Prepare reports and presentations on environmental benefits and performance of proposed designs for Upington projects.

Skills

Sustainable design

Green building

Energy modeling

BIM

Architect registration

Education

SACAP registration

Tools

Energy modeling software

BIM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Sustainable Design Architect to champion environmentally responsible design practices in their projects located in and around Upington . This role involves integrating principles of green building, energy efficiency, and resource conservation into every stage of the design process. You will play a vital part in developing innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while maximizing occupant well-being and operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking team committed to creating sustainable architecture in the Northern Cape and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of sustainable design strategies for architectural projects.
• Research and integrate innovative green building technologies, materials, and systems.
• Conduct energy modeling and environmental performance analysis to optimize building design.
• Ensure compliance with green building certifications and relevant environmental standards in South Africa .
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to promote and achieve sustainability goals.
• Prepare reports and presentations on the environmental benefits and performance of proposed designs for projects in Upington .

Requirements

• Professional Architect registration with SACAP.
• Proven experience in sustainable architectural design and green building principles.
• Knowledge of green building rating systems (e.g., LEED, Green Star SA).
• Proficiency in energy modeling software and BIM tools.
• Strong understanding of environmental science and its application in architecture.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on pioneering sustainable projects in the Northern Cape .
• Support for professional development in sustainable design.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work culture promoting environmental stewardship.