Senior Architectural Technologist

In brief

**Overview** This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Professional Senior Architectural Technologist / Architectural Technologist to join a professional architectural environment on a freelance and fully remote basis. The role is offered by Hire Resolve, a recruitment company specializing in placing professionals in permanent and contract employment across various sectors including Engineering, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Finance in South Africa and Africa. The successful candidate will be a Cape Town-based architectural professional expected to work independently, deliver high-quality production-ready work, communicate effectively within a remote working environment, take ownership of their work, work efficiently, and contribute to a professional architectural team. **What you will do** * Produce high-quality, production-ready architectural drawings and documentation. * Work independently on architectural projects from concept through to detailed documentation and production. * Develop and maintain accurate architectural drawings using relevant software. * Collaborate remotely with the architectural team and project stakeholders. * Ensure drawings and documentation meet required quality and technical standards. * Interpret architectural designs and translate concepts into detailed working drawings. * Assist with project coordination and technical documentation. * Manage allocated work and meet agreed deadlines. * Communicate clearly and professionally with the team. * Maintain a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail and design quality. * Take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification**: BTech in Architecture is required. * **Professional Registration**: SACAP Registration as an Architectural Technologist is required. * **Experience**: * 3–5 years' post-graduate architectural experience. * Strong experience producing production-ready architectural documentation. * Experience within a professional architectural practice. * High-end/luxury residential experience is preferred. * Commercial, retail and related architectural experience will also be considered. * **Software Skills**: Strong, production-ready proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad. Candidates should be able to work confidently and independently with the relevant software rather than only having basic or theoretical exposure. * **Working Arrangement**: * Fully remote. * Candidate must be Cape Town-based. * Freelance / Architecture Athlete engagement. * 160 hours per month. * Own laptop required. * Candidate must have access to the required architectural software and equipment needed to perform the role effectively. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a Cape Town-based, experienced Professional Senior Architectural Technologist or Architectural Technologist who holds a BTech in Architecture and is SACAP registered. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of post-graduate architectural experience, including strong experience producing production-ready architectural documentation within a professional architectural practice. Experience in high-end/luxury residential projects is preferred, though commercial, retail, and related architectural experience will also be considered. They must possess strong, production-ready proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Archicad, demonstrating the ability to work confidently and independently with this software. Furthermore, the candidate should be self-sufficient, capable of working independently, delivering high-quality production-ready work, communicating effectively in a remote environment, taking ownership of tasks, and managing their time to contribute efficiently to a professional team while working 160 hours per month on a freelance basis. They must also provide their own laptop and necessary architectural software and equipment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/other-engineering/cape-town/senior-architectural-technologist-id-7585732 Source: jobmail

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