EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Company Name: TJ Architects South Coast (Pty) Ltd
Position: Architect and Architectural Technician.
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
General:

Location: Ramsgate, KZN
Reporting to: Senior Architect/Director
Hours of Work: Regular office Hours (occasional overtime included in salary)
Nature of contract: Permanent
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

About the organization and the role:

TJ Architects is a well-established firm with offices countrywide. Our KZN south coast branch is in the tranquil seaside town of Ramsgate and known for delivering exceptional design solutions and project management across a wide range of sectors. We are looking for an experienced you architects and Architectural technologist to join our growing team.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

Architect:

·         Design Structures: Creative, functional & practical designs that meets the needs of our clients and comply with regulations.

·         Client Consultation: Always be presentable, respectful and well-mannered. Meeting with clients to understand project goals, budget, and vision and turning that into architectural plans.

·         Project planning: Developing project execution plans with programs.

·         Technical drawings: must be proficient with ArchiCAD.

·         Regulatory compliance: Ensuring designs complies with local building codes, safety regulations etc.

·         Collaboration: Coordinating with consultants & contractors throughout the construction process.

·         Site Supervision: Visiting construction sites to ensure & measure quality, progress & compliance.

·         Continuous Learning: Keep up to date with industry trends and norms.

·         Conduct: ensure compliance with and comply with SACAP registration requirements & code of conduct.

Architectural Technologist:

·         Technical Drawings: Develop sketch plans, local authority submission drawings & documents & detailed working drawings & specifications.

·         Regulatory compliance: Ensuring drawings & specifications complies with local building codes, safety regulations etc.

·         Collaboration: Coordinating with consultants & contractors throughout the construction process.

·         Conceptual Development: Develop 3D renderings with Archicad & Lumion

Required Skills:

Work experience & industry exposure:

·         Minimum of 2-years’ experience as an Architect / Architectural Technologist.

·         Good understanding of local building codes & municipal processes.

·         Drivers licence & be willing to visit sites.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent Organisational & Administration Skills.

The closing date for the job is 12 September 2025 and the email to which applications must be sent is roelof@tja.co.za