Architect

woolpert

Johannesburg, South Africa · Johannesburg · South Africa

Posted Jun 15, 2026

Other
Hybrid
Architecture

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Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Seeking a new career challenge? Woolpert Africa is looking for you! We are hiring Architects and Senior Technologists to join our dynamic Buildings Team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This position reports to Project Leads in the UK and US and supports the development and delivery of project deliverables.

As an Architect at Woolpert, you will:

Develop project deliverables from concept through completion and oversee projects through construction and close-out.
Work closely with global staff, Project Leads, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-performing, complex, and challenging projects for some of the world's largest technology clients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Architecture or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
Between 4 - 6 years of architectural experience across stages of design and construction.
Experience working on medium to large-sized projects such as retail, multi-family residential, or commercial developments.
Possess strong design, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Commitment to staying informed on the latest architectural technologies, materials, and sustainability practices.
Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit for project development; we are a Revit office and use this software to its full capabilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) and Bluebeam.
Well-developed organizational skills, and the ability and experience to prioritize tasks and act independently.
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
Desire to work and collaborate with global teams.

Professional Registration

Candidate should be registered with SACAP.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
Freedom to work program: Work in a hybrid environment allowing flexibility to balance your work and life.
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible vacation
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert Buildings?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to excellence. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating opportunities for career growth.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.