Sustainable Design Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a Sustainable Design Architect to lead environmentally conscious design across Gauteng projects. The role focuses on integrating sustainable strategies, materials, and technologies to improve building performance and reduce environmental impact.

You will work on innovative projects, contributing to greener building practices and earning Green Star SA/LEED certifications while collaborating with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Architect (PrArch) with SACAP.
• Experience with sustainable design practices and greener building principles.
• Experience with Green Star SA/LEED rating systems.
• Proficiency in design software including energy modeling tools.
• Strong analytical abilities and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Integrate sustainable design principles across all project phases.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and life cycle analyses.
• Specify sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems and technologies.
• Achieve Green Star SA/LEED certifications for projects.
• Educate project teams and clients on benefits and implementation of sustainable design.

Skills

PrArch registration

Sustainable design

Green building ratings

Energy modeling tools

Analytical skills

Tools

Energy modeling software

BIM

Job description

About the Role

A progressive architectural practice in Randburg is seeking a passionate Sustainable Design Architect to champion environmentally conscious design principles across their projects. This role is central to integrating sustainable strategies, materials, and technologies into architectural solutions, contributing to greener building practices within Gauteng . You will work on innovative projects, aiming to reduce environmental impact and enhance building performance. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking architect to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in Randburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate sustainable design principles and strategies into all project phases.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and life cycle analyses for building designs.
• Research and specify sustainable materials , energy-efficient systems, and green technologies.
• Achieve green building certifications (e.g., Green Star SA, LEED) for projects.
• Educate and collaborate with project teams and clients on the benefits and implementation of sustainable design in Randburg .

Requirements

• Professional Architect (PrArch) registration with SACAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainable design practices and green building principles.
• Experience with green building rating systems (e.g., Green Star SA, LEED).
• Proficiency in relevant design software, including tools for energy modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for environmental stewardship in architecture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for specialization.
• Lead cutting-edge sustainable design initiatives in Gauteng .
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Support for professional development in green building technologies.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.