Professional Architect, Johannesburg

About Us dhk Architects is one of the largest and leading architectural studios in Africa. Our strength as an award-winning design-led studio arises from a unique blend of creative talent, technical capability, implementation expertise and commercial strategy.

Building a leading studio at the forefront of our industry is about more than producing outstanding design. It’s also about building an outstanding team. We actively cultivate a stimulating environment where ideas are challenged and innovation is encouraged. It’s a diverse, creative studio with a culture of progressive design, high-performance and future-focused thinking.

We support career growth and development, and foster young talent through mentorship, training and development programmes. We create connections with peers and colleagues outside the office through sporting and social events– and we make great coffee!

About 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 urbansettings.

Your experience We will consider you if:

You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with an impressive academic background, advanced Revit skills and a minimum of 2-5 years post-qualification experience.

You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.

Your experience must include a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects spanning mixed-use, residential and commercial projects.

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.

What do we need from you Technical requirements

Fully and demonstrably proficient in

Revit

and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable. (An assessment will be required if you are shortlisted)

Thorough understanding of all collaboration techniques, modelling techniques and

Revit

best practices.

Other requirements

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

Fluent in English

Prepared to travel when necessary

Eligible to work in South Africa

What's in it for you? Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.

Exposure to iconic urban and architectural projects across the continent.

Career development opportunities in a progressive, design-led environment.

A studio culture grounded in innovation, excellence, and collaboration.

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