Visionary Lead Urban Architect & Master Planner

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Conference attendance

Career progression

Tech resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Urban Architect to spearhead transformative urban planning initiatives in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on shaping sustainable, livable cities and leading design teams through master planning and execution while collaborating with engineers and officials.

The position is office-based at our Tembisa headquarters, requiring a proven track record in managing large-scale urban development projects and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Architecture or Urban Planning.
• Minimum 10 years in urban design/architecture.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with master planning and large-scale developments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Gauteng urban policy and zoning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of urban design strategies and master plans.
• Mentor architects, planners, and designers.
• Oversee design development from concept to construction docs.
• Conduct site analyses and feasibility studies.
• Engage stakeholders to gather input and build consensus.
• Ensure sustainable, green-building practices.
• Present proposals to clients and authorities.
• Collaborate with engineers and landscape architects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Team mentorship

Sustainable design

Education

Master's degree in Urban Architecture / Urban Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Urban Architect to spearhead transformative urban planning initiatives in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role focuses on shaping sustainable, livable cities and leading design teams through master planning and execution while collaborating with engineers and officials.

The position is office-based at our Tembisa headquarters, requiring a proven track record in managing large-scale urban development projects and strong stakeholder engagement skills.