Visionary Principal Architect - Landmark Mixed-Use

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership development budget

Generous annual leave

Prestigious work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a premier architectural firm in Randburg, Gauteng to recruit a Principal Architect. The role leads design strategies, oversees teams, and directs complex mixed-use developments from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years' experience, SAIA or international registration, and a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership, urban context insight, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years in architectural practice with leadership of large-scale mixed-use developments.
• Professional registration with SAIA or recognised international body.
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-profile mixed-use projects.
• Expertise in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, and visualization tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in Gauteng, Randburg area preferred.
• Compelling portfolio of major mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design strategy and execution for major mixed-use development projects.
• Oversee design teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring design integrity and quality.
• Engage with clients, developers, and stakeholders to define visions and requirements.
• Develop innovative and contextually relevant architectural concepts for complex urban sites.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and consultant coordination for large-scale developments.
• Present design proposals and updates to clients, review boards, and the public.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate architects.
• Conduct thorough site analysis and feasibility studies for potential developments.
• Foster a culture of design excellence, creativity, and collaboration within the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Professional registration (SAIA or international)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a premier architectural firm in Randburg, Gauteng to recruit a Principal Architect. The role leads design strategies, oversees teams, and directs complex mixed-use developments from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years' experience, SAIA or international registration, and a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership, urban context insight, and stakeholder engagement.