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We are looking for a creative and dynamic Urban Designer to join the Urban Sustainability team in Cape Town.
Our team is passionate about providing solutions to urban issues across Africa and the Middle East.
We are involved in a variety of public and private sector projects ranging from design and planning to policy.
The team has a strong focus on public sector projects and is passionate about finding inventive solutions for creating functional cities for people.
Role responsibilities
Apply sound and diversified knowledge of urban design and planning principles and practices.
Management and technical support on urban design and planning projects from opportunity stage, inception to completion.
Leading and input into urban design production including research analysis, design drawings, reports, and presentations.
Working in multi-disciplinary project environment
Project management, including client and stakeholder management
Quality assurance of project deliverables
Support to business development and communication
Presentation of project outputs and proposals
Tender compilation
Minimum requirements
Degree in Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning or Architecture, with preference to a Masters Degree or higher in Urban Design from a recognised institution.
Registered professional qualification (e.g. UDISA/SACAP/SACPLAN)
A project management qualification will be an advantage
10+ years’ relevant experience
International experience in urban planning or design, and/or donor funding work will be an advantage
Must be able to technically apply him/herself to a broad variety of urban design and urban planning work
Must be able to manage and lead a team
Must be well conversed with planning and design legislation and standards
Must be able to work within tight timeframes and the parameters of individual projects
Must be willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
Must have excellent written report writing and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, adaptable and innovative.
Must be able to travel to African and Middle East countries
Advanced competency in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Projects) and Adobe Creative Suits (specifically Illustrator)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ArcGIS, Sketchup advantageous
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