10 Architectural Design jobs in South Africa

TRIZ Engineering Solutions is looking for an experienced draughtsman to perform the tasks of an Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician. This requires working closely with Lead Engineers and possessing the ability to fit into the DNA of the company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from being a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, he/she will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in the role.Triz Engineering Solutions ( is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development.We provide end-to-end engineering services for commercial vehicle engineering and development from feasibility and conceptualization, through productionization and service support. Our solutions include zero emissions such as battery electric- and fuel cell- as well as hybrid- or conventional-powered products. We also offer solutions for other advanced vehicle technologies such as ADAS, vehicle autonomy, and telematics. Our services are turnkey solutions that are validation tested and ready for mass production.Our product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off-highway, refuse, and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets. Requirements:

• Internationally recognized or South African matric (Grade 12/NQF Level 5)
• Recognized industry technical qualification (2yrs minimum duration)
• Two to Five full-time 3D and 2D CAD experience, post qualification, in any mid-to-high-end CAD Software (Solid works, Solid Edge, Siemens, Creo, Inventor)
• Previous experience in the design and integration of automotive components and a sound knowledge of Siemens NX will be an advantage.
• Be able to show relevant experience in:
  • Manufacturing process exposure (Welding, Sheetmetal, Pipe bending, Harness manufacturing)

Responsibilities: Service Documentation

• Use Siemens NX and -Teamcenter to create and maintain Service Documentation of Truck Chassis Systems such as cab, chassis and/or power train components.
• Assign VMRS codes to OEM truck parts on Teamcenter.
• Publish Service Documentation to the customer database.
• Communicate with customer representatives regarding technical and project requirements
• Plan daily tasks, keep a record of task status, and create reports.
• Interface with Design Engineering to understand the design intent of the relevant Truck
• Other tasks that might be required in line of duty

CAD Drafting

• Design and integration of mechanical or electro-mechanical equipment
• 3D CAD design of sheet metal components, formed piping, hose routing etc.
• Creating 2D manufacturing drawings that include tolerance assignment, welding symbols, GD&T
• Creating complex CAD assemblies of systems, layout/assembly drawings
• Setting up bills of materials

CAD Quality Control

• Operate Siemens NX and Team Center
• Learn customer Engineering Standards and Processes
• Review Engineering CAD Models and Drawings for adherence to standards
• Provide feedback to engineers regarding standards
• Develop and execute non-design intent technical verification activities on engineers’ CAD files
• Provide input into the continuous improvement of CAD processes and standards
• Training Engineering standards to new employees
• Recording CAD and customer standard-related knowledge and experience in a body of knowledge

General Administration

• Assist with planning, tracking, and reporting of drafting service activities.
• Supporting the EPC administrative process for foreign-based team members.
• Contributing to the overall administrative housekeeping and timeous OKR metrics.

Key Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
• Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Passionate about efficient and effective administration

Working Hours: 08h00 –17h00, Monday to Friday (subject to change) with core hours and flexi time, and may require overtime as per project.Leave is based on statutory requirements. Remuneration: We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, with provision for RA and MedicalTo apply please submit a copy of your CV and a motivational letter with three contactable referencesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr

dhk Architects – PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ARCHITECT

Job Information
Minimum experience: 3 years
Job Type: Full time
City: Cape Town and Johannesburg

The opportunity:
Don’t miss this opportunity to work for a leading design-led studio working on iconic projects in multiple sectors and locations in South Africa and internationally. Our designs have shaped city skylines and raised the bar for architectural design across the country. We’re looking for new talent to boost our capacity as we embark on a series of exciting projects. If your portfolio showcases your design capability and your CV fits our criteria, get in touch today.

The role:
We’re looking for a talented and experienced senior design architect. You will be involved in the design from Stage 1 to Stage 4 on major projects that reflect dhk’s leading reputation as a design-led studio. Your portfolio must showcase your ability to take a concept sketch and turn it into a fully expressed design, demonstrating innovative approaches and creative thinking from concept to completion.

Your experience:
We will consider you if:

1. You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with a minimum of ten years post-qualification experience.
2. You can demonstrate a fine eye for design with creative flair and elegant articulation.
3. You have led projects and managed teams, applying your extensive design skills to achieve sophisticated design outcomes.
4. You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
5. Your experience includes involvement in projects from design stage to construction, with a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects in various sectors.
6. You can balance a strong aesthetic sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge.
7. You have an intimate understanding of building systems and materials, alongside detailed knowledge of industry standards and codes.

Your personality:
Apply for this role if you:

1. Have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a client-centric attitude.
2. Can demonstrate considerable project management skills.
3. Are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and instructions clearly to colleagues.
4. Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
5. Can self-manage your responsibilities and enjoy working with teams.
6. Have exemplary time-management skills and outstanding delivery skills.

Requirements

Technical requirements:
• Fully proficient in Revit and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable.
• A thorough understanding of collaboration techniques, modelling techniques, and Revit best practices is expected. All interviewed candidates must undergo a Revit assessment and demonstrate proficiency in other Autodesk software.

Other requirements:
• Fluent in English.
• Prepared to travel when necessary.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

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dhk Architects – PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ARCHITECT

Job Information
Minimum experience: 3 years
Job Type: Full time
City: Cape Town and Johannesburg

The opportunity:
Don’t miss this opportunity to work for a leading design-led studio working on iconic projects in multiple sectors and locations in South Africa and internationally. Our designs have shaped city skylines and raised the bar for architectural design across the country. We’re looking for new talent to boost our capacity as we embark on a series of exciting projects. If your portfolio showcases your design capability and your CV fits our criteria, get in touch today.

The role:
We’re looking for a talented and experienced senior design architect. You will be involved in the design from Stage 1 to Stage 4 on major projects that reflect dhk’s leading reputation as a design-led studio. Your portfolio must showcase your ability to take a concept sketch and turn it into a fully expressed design, demonstrating innovative approaches and creative thinking from concept to completion.

Your experience:
We will consider you if:

1. You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with a minimum of ten years post-qualification experience.
2. You can demonstrate a fine eye for design with creative flair and elegant articulation.
3. You have led projects and managed teams, applying your extensive design skills to achieve sophisticated design outcomes.
4. You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility.
5. Your experience includes involvement in projects from design stage to construction, with a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects in various sectors.
6. You can balance a strong aesthetic sensitivity with thorough technical knowledge.
7. You have an intimate understanding of building systems and materials, alongside detailed knowledge of industry standards and codes.

Your personality:
Apply for this role if you:

1. Have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a client-centric attitude.
2. Can demonstrate considerable project management skills.
3. Are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and instructions clearly to colleagues.
4. Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
5. Can self-manage your responsibilities and enjoy working with teams.
6. Have exemplary time-management skills and outstanding delivery skills.

Requirements

Technical requirements:
• Fully proficient in Revit and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable.
• A thorough understanding of collaboration techniques, modelling techniques, and Revit best practices is expected. All interviewed candidates must undergo a Revit assessment and demonstrate proficiency in other Autodesk software.

Other requirements:
• Fluent in English.
• Prepared to travel when necessary.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

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GSquared Architects – PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ARCHITECT

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Listing Architect: GSQUARED ARCHITECTS

GSQUARED Architects are seeking a Professional Design Architect to join our team in de Waterkant, Cape Town.

The following skills and experience are required:

1. Minimum 3 – 5 years continuous experience.
2. Proficiency in REVIT – additional software beneficial (Lumion, Twinmotion).
3. Experience through all stages of the project cycle, from inception to construction.
4. Experience with local authority planning procedures.
5. A thorough and comprehensive understanding of SANS and building regulations.

The successful candidate will be:

1. A team player who is energetic, hardworking, creative, self-motivated and able to work independently.
2. Able to prepare drawings and documentation of a high standard.
3. Computer literate, have good administration skills and excellent communication skills.
4. Someone who is willing to continue learning to enhance their skills, and who is looking for experience across all stages of projects.
5. A solution-driven problem solver.

Please send your CV and a portfolio to Potential candidates will be sent an application form.

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**Make an impact with NTT DATA**
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
The Senior Service/Product Design Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for executing the relevant business unit strategy through the development of sustainable, scalable, best practice service offers.
This role works with Service Offer Management to define and scope new services and service capabilities and interacts with key stakeholders including Sales, Delivery, Platform and our clients, to ensure that the design of services will meet the real needs of clients across a global marketplace.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Designs and develops paper prototypes for review with clients and stakeholders to ensure scope and definition is feasible and viable.
+ Documents Internal Service Definitions for new service offers and service capabilities.
+ Facilitates ideation and design workshops to validate needs, and identify solution designs at a process, platform an organization level.
+ Coordinates with other architects, designers and subject matter experts responsible for detailed solution designs.
+ Ensures that designs meet the common and specific design principles to be applied to a service.
+ Leverages best practices in design thinking, scaled agile, ITIL, security - to design best-of-breed service solutions.
+ Conceptualizes designs by conducting detailed analysis of service design and architecture frameworks, to ensure the design is fit for purpose and meets client requirements.
+ Analyzes pre-sales concepts and influence design decisions to ensure that they are operable, maintainable, scalable and robust through an end-to-end lifecycle.
+ Plans design activities in detail, making sure that all relevant aspects and client requirements are considered during service design, specifies any technical infrastructure to be created, as well as required organizational changes.
+ Responsible for producing and maintaining all design documentation including blueprints and produce a service design model which is delivered to the transition phase and contains all the necessary details for all phases of the life cycle.
+ Assesses architecture components and validates and verifies technical models to ensure risks are minimized and technical service designs are rolled out within the agreed service levels (SLA's) and operating levels (OLA's) and are fit for purpose.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Advanced knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs.
+ Advanced relationship management and demonstrated collaborative skills in working with internal and external business leaders and stakeholders.
+ Advanced communication skills (verbal and written) coupled with good questioning skills.
+ Advanced knowledge of systems and design thinking.
+ Advanced knowledge and understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
+ Advanced documentation skills, in particular business requirements.
+ Advanced analytical and research skills.
+ Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
+ Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
+ Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science or Business or related field.
+ Relevant certifications such as Scaled Agile and ITIL are beneficial.
**Required experience:**
+ Advanced experience working in an Information Technology environment, particularly within IT Operations.
+ Advanced relevant experience in similar role within a related environment.
+ Advanced experience in Operations Architecture, Service Architecture, or Pre-sales Consulting role related to outsourced services.
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
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Overview

VTG is seeking a Design Network Architect to support a Navy mission-critical program in either Washington, DC; King George, VA or College Park, MD.

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Center Infrastructure: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

• Systems Deployment: Manage the deployment of IT systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

• Software Development: Lead software development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements.

• Network Engineering: Oversee network engineering efforts, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and reliable network infrastructure.

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DoD representatives, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

• Compliance: Ensure all IT operations comply with DoD regulations and industry best practices.

• Microsoft: Experience with domain design with OUs, GPOs, DNS, User Accounts and PKI Management.

• Cisco: Experience with routing & switching, and a good understanding of Software Defined Networking.

• VMware: Ability to design and implement vSphere Hypervisor Environments, and integrate VMware with Shared Storage and Network Environments.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in IT management, with a focus on data center infrastructure, systems deployment, software development, and network engineering.

• Strong understanding of DoD requirements and regulations.

• Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $80,000 - $200,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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Overview

VTG is seeking a Design Network Architect to support a Navy mission-critical program in either Washington, DC; King George, VA or College Park, MD.

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Center Infrastructure: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

• Systems Deployment: Manage the deployment of IT systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance standards.

• Software Development: Lead software development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements.

• Network Engineering: Oversee network engineering efforts, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and reliable network infrastructure.

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DoD representatives, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

• Compliance: Ensure all IT operations comply with DoD regulations and industry best practices.

• Microsoft: Experience with domain design with OUs, GPOs, DNS, User Accounts and PKI Management.

• Cisco: Experience with routing & switching, and a good understanding of Software Defined Networking.

• VMware: Ability to design and implement vSphere Hypervisor Environments, and integrate VMware with Shared Storage and Network Environments.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in IT management, with a focus on data center infrastructure, systems deployment, software development, and network engineering.

• Strong understanding of DoD requirements and regulations.

• Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $80,000 - $200,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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Interior / Architectural Designer required in Cape Town.

Are you a passionate and detail-driven designer looking to make your mark in high-end bespoke kitchen and joinery requirements? Our client, based in the Southern Suburbs, is well established in their field and has built a reputation for excellence in bespoke kitchens, cabinetry, and interior joinery.

This position requires your qualification in Interior Design or Architecture with proven experience in AutoCAD with your capability of producing detailed, manufacture-ready working drawings. This is a key technical role requiring both precision and creativity.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Interior Design, Architecture or similar field
• Proven proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp or Revit (essential)
• A strong sense of aesthetics and spatial awareness
• Strong interest in bespoke interior or joinery design
• Basic estimating and admin knowledge (advantageous)
• Polished interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional presentation and a client-focused approach
• Knowledge of materials used in joinery and the building industry

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients to understand their needs and discuss their vision and requirements
• Offer design input on materials and finishes suitable for high-end installations
• Use creativity and design skills to translate ideas into visual designs
• Create designs using AutoCAD and 3D rendering software
• Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy when doing drawings, specifications, and material selections
• Adhere to construction and building codes
• Oversee project from start to finish by effective communication with clients, contractors, and other professionals
• Manage project budgets, cost estimates, timelines, and resources
• Identify and resolve design challenges
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and installation teams

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We're looking for an experienced Network Architect with experience in new network design, permanent role in Cape Town. This is a 100% on-site role, hybrid or remote not possible due to security reasons.
br>MUST:
Have a Degree/Diploma that included Data Networking Communications as a subject (non-negotiable).
Have Multicast exposure (non-negotiable).
Have SD-WAN experience (preferable).
Have 5 to 10 Years' experience as either a Network Architect or as a Network Engineer who designs new networks.
Be open to national travel (about 1 week per month).
RSA Citizens only.
No criminal record.