Sustainable Design Architect: Green Building Expert

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Leadership opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sustainable Design Architect to lead green design initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive energy modelling, life cycle assessments, and system optimization while guiding projects from concept through completion.

Ideal candidates have a degree in architecture with a sustainability focus, professional accreditation, and strong knowledge of Green Star SA/LEED. Join a team dedicated to environmentally responsible buildings and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture with a focus on sustainable design.
• Professional accreditation or extensive experience in sustainable design.
• Knowledge of green building rating systems (Green Star SA, LEED).

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of sustainable design strategies from concept to completion.
• Conduct energy modelling, daylight analysis, and life cycle assessments.
• Research and recommend sustainable materials, technologies and systems.
• Advise on achieving Green Star SA or LEED certifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimise systems for energy efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaborative

Passion for sustainability

Green Star SA knowledge

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture (sustainable design)

Professional accreditation

Tools

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Daylight simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Sustainable Design Architect to lead green design initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive energy modelling, life cycle assessments, and system optimization while guiding projects from concept through completion.

Ideal candidates have a degree in architecture with a sustainability focus, professional accreditation, and strong knowledge of Green Star SA/LEED. Join a team dedicated to environmentally responsible buildings and regional impact.