The opportunity:

dhk Architects is a leading design-led studio working on iconic projects in multiple sectors and multiple locations in South Africa and internationally. Over the years, our designs have shaped city skylines and have raised the bar for architectural design across the country. We’ve built a team of outstanding design and technical professionals who are always exploring new possibilities in advanced technologies, materials and design forms.

We’re now looking for new talent to boost our capacity as we embark on a series of new, exciting projects. If your portfolio showcases the best of your design capability and your CV fits our criteria, get in touch today.

The role:

We’re looking for an experienced project architect with a solid track record in running projects on site, delivering meticulous documentation processes and executing our designs to exacting standards. You must have experience in running teams and site coordination on large, complex projects in urban settings.

Your experience:

We will consider you if:

• You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with an impressive academic background and a minimum of ten years post-qualification experience
  
• You have led projects and managed teams, applying your extensive technical skills to run projects from initiation to concept development and construction
  
• You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility
  
• Your experience includes involvement in projects from design stage to construction. This experience must include a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects spanning the mixed-use, residential, commercial, cultural, educational, civic and hospitality sectors
  
• You can balance a strong aesthetic sensitivity and thorough technical knowledge with proven expertise in construction drawing and detailing
  
• You have an intimate understanding of building systems and materials, coupled with a detailed knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes
  
  
  

RequirementsYour personality:

Apply for this role if you:

• Have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a positive, client-centric attitude
  
• Can demonstrate considerable project management skills
  
• Are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and precise instructions clearly to all internal and external colleagues
  
• Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  
• Can self-manage your own responsibilities and also enjoy working with teams
  
• Have exemplary time-management skills and your delivery skills are outstanding
  
  

Technical requirements

• Fully and demonstrably proficient in Revit and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable
  
• We expect you to have a thorough understanding of all collaboration techniques, modelling techniques and Revit best practices. All interviewed candidates are required to undergo a Revit assessment and demonstrate proficiency in other Autodesk software to be considered for the role
  
• Working knowledge of Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft software
  

Other requirements

Fluent in English

Prepared to travel when necessary

Eligible to work in South Africa