Professional Atrchitect

Egis is seeking a Professional Architect in Cape Town, South Africa, with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and proficiency in Revit. The role involves managing large, complex projects, ensuring meticulous documentation, and leading teams on-site. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, technical knowledge, and a client-centric attitude. The position offers competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment focused on design excellence.
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!


Job Description
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, advanced Revit skills and a minimum of 2 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.

Qualifications
Requirements
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

Additional Information
Benefits
A competitive salary, commensurate with experience and expertise
Dynamic project exposure across building typologies and regions
Opportunities for growth within a progressive and supportive studio environment
A culture of continuous learning, design excellence, and sustainability leadership