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  • Posted: Dec 18, 2025
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  • GIBB is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm based in South Africa with 67% Black ownership. The firm has a strong African orientation with a wide geographical footprint on the continent. The firm has been operating since 1956 and has proven capabilities in delivering world-class projects of any magnitude. GIBB prides ...
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    Design Architect (Cape Town)

    • We are seeking a talented Design Architect to complement our team - specifically, an experienced professional with a proven speciality in retail design.
    • We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

    Key Performance Areas

    • Produce design and technical information across all the PROCSA Work Stages 1-4 and must display strong creativity in the conceptual design stages.
    • Work in collaboration with a design team to produce innovative designs across a wide range of building typologies and environments, and in particular in the retail sector.
    • Lead the preparation of designs options for cost feasibility studies and designs, prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and capable of leading the development of the design to the next stages of documentation.
    • Creatively design, plan and conceptualise all aspects of assigned projects.
    • Consolidate all architectural requirements and specifications, as well as input from other consultants.
    • Effectively communicate design intent and concepts to international client and operator brand standards and stakeholders.
    • Work closely with architectural visualiser(s) and graphic designers in preparation of design presentation material.
    • Promote and nurture positive business relationships through effective communication.
    • Prepare and maintain copies of completed architectural designs and drawings.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    Qualification:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture

    Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.

    Person Requirements

    Core Competencies

    • Proven experience in designing retail centers across a range of scales and complexities.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
    • Strong understanding of design principles, trends, and best practices, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
    • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
    • Be able to lead the preparation of designs options for cost feasibility studies and designs, prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and capable of leading the development of the design to the next stages of documentation.
    • Diligence and attention to detail is critical.
    • Advanced Autodesk Revit User including good understanding of massing tools, scheduling, keynotes, design options and all other tools for the documentation of projects from preliminary feasibility studies to technical documentation.
    • Proficient in design software and tools, SketchUp or FormIt, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Autodesk Forma, Autodesk FormIt, and quick visualization software such as Twinmotion for Revit, Lumion or Enscape will be an advantage. Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 & ACC is a must.

    Additional competencies

    • Enthusiastic approach and passion for architectural design excellence and presentation of architectural projects.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
    • Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
    • Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
    • Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.

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    Professional Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist (Cape Town)

    • We are looking for a highly skilled Professional Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to complement our team. The successful candidate will bring experience as a JBCC Principal Agent, strong expertise in supermarket and retail tenant fit-outs and demonstrated proficiency across PROCSA Stages 3 to 6.
    • We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

    Key Performance Areas

    • Lead and manage projects across PROCSA Stages 3 to 6, ensuring high-quality design development, coordination, documentation and delivery.
    • Act as JBCC Principal Agent, overseeing project administration, contract management, site coordination and stakeholder communication.
    • Produce detailed design and technical documentation for supermarket and retail tenant fit-outs, ensuring adherence to client, operator and brand standards.
    • Coordinate inputs from all consultants—structural, mechanical, electrical, fire, wet services, QS, and tenant coordination—ensuring seamless integration into architectural documentation packages.
    • Oversee the preparation, checking, and issuing of detailed construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical information for both base builds and tenant fit-outs.
    • Manage RFIs, shop drawings, contractor queries, and technical compliance reviews throughout the construction and fit-out phases.
    • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work is executed according to approved drawings and specifications, and identify, record, and resolve technical issues promptly.
    • Monitor quality, detailing standards, services coordination, and compliance with project performance criteria, building regulations, and contractual obligations
    • Lead coordination meetings, resolve clashes between disciplines, and update documentation based on changes from consultants, contractors, and clients.
    • Maintain and manage all project documentation, instructions, registers, logs, and revision histories to ensure complete and accurate project records.
    • Provide technical guidance, oversight, and task coordination to junior team members to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with project standards.
    • Carry out additional duties related to project coordination, technical delivery, and contract administration as required.

    Job Requirements

    Qualification:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture
    • or an Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (AdArchT).
    • Professional SACAP registration.

    Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.

    Person Requirements

    Core Competencies

    • Proven technical experience delivering supermarket and retail tenant fit-outs across varying scales and complexities.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design and consultant teams, ensuring seamless technical coordination.
    • Strong understanding of construction detailing, building regulations, services coordination, and technical standards relevant to retail environments.
    • Demonstrated track record of delivering technically sound projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with client, operator and brand requirements.
    • Ability to lead and coordinate work across PROCSA Stages 3–6, including design development, technical documentation, contract administration, and site coordination.
    • Experience acting as a JBCC Principal Agent, with solid knowledge of contract administration, issuing instructions, managing RFIs, and coordinating site activities.
    • High level of diligence and attention to detail, particularly in technical documentation, quality assurance, and coordination processes.
    • Advanced Autodesk Revit user, with strong capability in model management, technical detailing, scheduling, keynotes, design options, and integrated documentation workflows from feasibility to construction.
    • Proficient in design and documentation tools such as SketchUp or FormIt, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Autodesk Forma, and quick-visualisation software such as Twinmotion for Revit, Lumion or Enscape.
    • Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 and ACC is essential.

    Additional competencies

    • Enthusiastic approach and passion for architectural design excellence and presentation of architectural projects.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
    • Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
    • Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
    • Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.

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    Professional Architect (Cape Town)

    • We are seeking a talented Professional Architect to complement our team - specifically, an experienced professional with a proven speciality in retail design.
    • We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

    Key Performance Areas

    • Produce design and technical information across all the PROCSA Work Stages 1-4 and must display strong creativity in the conceptual design stages.
    • Work in collaboration with a design team to produce innovative designs across a wide range of building typologies and environments, and in particular in the retail sector.
    • Lead the preparation of designs options for cost feasibility studies and designs, prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and capable of leading the development of the design to the next stages of documentation.
    • Creatively design, plan and conceptualise all aspects of assigned projects.
    • Consolidate all architectural requirements and specifications, as well as input from other consultants.
    • Effectively communicate design intent and concepts to international client and operator brand standards and stakeholders.
    • Work closely with architectural visualiser(s) and graphic designers in preparation of design presentation material.
    • Promote and nurture positive business relationships through effective communication.
    • Prepare and maintain copies of completed architectural designs and drawings.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    Qualification:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture

    Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.

    Person Requirements

    Core Competencies

    • Proven experience in designing retail centres across a range of scales and complexities.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
    • Strong understanding of design principles, trends, and best practices, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
    • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
    • Be able to lead the preparation of designs options for cost feasibility studies and designs, prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and capable of leading the development of the design to the next stages of documentation.
    • Diligence and attention to detail is critical.
    • Advanced Autodesk Revit User including good understanding of massing tools, scheduling, keynotes, design options and all other tools for the documentation of projects from preliminary feasibility studies to technical documentation.
    • Proficient in design software and tools, SketchUp or FormIt, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Autodesk Forma, Autodesk FormIt, and quick visualization software such as Twinmotion for Revit, Lumion or Enscape will be an advantage. Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 & ACC is a must.

    Additional competencies

    • Enthusiastic approach and passion for architectural design excellence and presentation of architectural projects.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
    • Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
    • Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
    • Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.

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    Head of Transportation (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Roads and Highways & Transport Planning)

    • This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team as Head of Transportation (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Roads and Highways & Transport Planning).
    • We welcome your application if you meet the requirements, listed below, for this position. 
    • The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

    Core Purpose

    • We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our Transportation division, encompassing Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Roads and Highways, and the broader Transport Planning sector. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation and exceptional business development skills to drive advisory services through to on-site implementation across international and African projects.
    • This role embodies the Seller-Doer modality. The successful candidate will not only cultivate client relationships and identify growth opportunities but also lead the delivery of complex transportation projects. By bridging advisory and implementation, this individual ensures solutions are both commercially viable and technically sound, driving sustainable value for clients and the organisation. The individual will design a robust transport growth strategy whilst being supported by an effective technical team and cover the geographies within SADC, including additional geographies in East and West Africa. It is the intention that the portfolio will grow in breadth of services whilst growing the depth of the team’s capability

    Key Performance Areas:

    • Lead and manage multi-modal transportation projects from advisory through implementation
    • Develop and execute strategic plans for transportation infrastructure across diverse geographies
    • Drive business growth through client engagement, relationship management, and solution selling
    • Oversee technical teams ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project delivery excellence
    • Provide thought leadership on transportation trends, sustainability, and innovation
    • Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for large-scale international projects

    Job Requirements
    Qualifications

    • BSc Eng Civil
    • Post-tertiary Education: MSc and/or MBA
    • Professional Registration: Pr Eng required and Pr CPM advantageous
    • MSAICE / MICE – Advantageous

    Experience

    • Experience: 15–20 years in transportation infrastructure with proven international and African project experience
    • Strong technical expertise (35%) across at least two of the Transportation service lines combined with business development and sales acumen (65%).
    • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

    Competencies

    • Strategic leadership and decision-making
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
    • Deep understanding of transportation systems and regulatory frameworks
    • Ability to operate in diverse cultural and geographic contexts
    • Resourcing and team allocation
    • Technical expertise
    • Cost-effective solutions
    • Relationship building
    • Leadership and management skills
    • Risk management
    • Decision-making skills

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