Healthcare Architect

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized and accomplished Healthcare Architect to join their distinguished team in Benoni . This role focuses on designing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, requiring a deep understanding of the unique functional, regulatory, and patient-centered requirements of hospitals, clinics, and medical centers. You will lead design efforts, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure that all projects meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and healing environments. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an architect with a passion for healthcare design, offering a hybrid work model for greater flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex healthcare facilities, adhering to specialized codes and standards.
• Collaborate with medical staff, administrators, and consultants to define functional programming and design requirements.
• Develop schematic designs, design development documents, and construction documents for healthcare projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, accessibility standards, and infection control principles.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and other consultants specific to healthcare infrastructure.
• Oversee construction administration for healthcare projects, ensuring design intent is realized on site.

Requirements

• Professional Architect registration with SACAP.
• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, with at least 5 years focused specifically on healthcare facility design.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment coordination, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OHSC).
• Proficiency in architectural design software, including BIM (Revit) and relevant healthcare planning tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, balancing office-based work in Benoni with remote flexibility.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare infrastructure in Gauteng and beyond.
• A hybrid work model that combines the benefits of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.
• Work within a respected firm with a strong focus on specialized design sectors.

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