Senior Urban Designer
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Senior Urban Designer
About this role
We’re looking for a Senior Urban Designer to join our Cape Town-based team.
You’ll engage in a
variety of urban projects locally and internationally, collaborating with
internal architecture and landscape teams as well as external consultants. This
role is ideal for highly motivated urban designers, including those with a
background or strong interest in landscape design who possess strong conceptual
design abilities, an understanding of spatial and ecological systems, and a
passion for how cities and public spaces function and evolve.
What You’ll Do
- Lead urban design projects from inception
through to report production and concept development.
- Integrate landscape and public realm design
thinking into urban frameworks and master plans.
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver
cohesive, sustainable, and people-centered urban environments.
- Contribute to the strategic vision of urban
interventions that align with dhk’s architectural and landscape ethos.
- Engage with clients, municipalities, and
stakeholders on spatial development plans.
- Translate complex urban and environmental
challenges into practical, innovative design responses.
- Prepare compelling design reports,
visualisations, and presentations.
- Champion design excellence, sustainability,
and contextual responsiveness across both built and natural systems.
Requirements
- A postgraduate qualification in Urban
Design or Architecture with urban design focus.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience
specifically in urban design.
- A robust portfolio showcasing urban
frameworks, master plans, and design reports.
- Registration with SACAP or UDISA
(advantageous).
- South African citizenship (mandatory).
Technical Skills
- Strong graphic, drawing and illustrative
communication skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe
Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Report writing and strategic thinking
capabilities.
- Competence in producing visual narratives
and analytical mapping.
- Advantageous: GIS proficiency, Rhino or
other parametric tools.
Key Attributes
- Self-driven, organised, and
detail-oriented.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership
skills.
- A passion for place-making, spatial
justice, and sustainable urbanism.
- Ability to mentor junior team members and
foster a collaborative design environment.
Benefits
- A competitive salary commensurate with
experience and expertise.
- Exposure to iconic urban and architectural
projects across the continent.
- Career development opportunities in a
progressive, design-led environment.
- A studio culture grounded in innovation,
excellence, and collaboration.
About dhk
Architects
dhk Architects is one
of the largest and leading design-led architectural studios in Africa. Our
strength comes from a unique blend of creative design thinking, technical
capability, implementation expertise and strategic vision.
Our reputation is
built not only on landmark architecture but also on our longstanding commitment
to designing integrated environments. We believe architecture should enhance
and shape its context – a philosophy rooted in urban design. At dhk, we foster a
culture of progressive design, high-performance, and collaboration, where urban
thinking drives innovation in built form.
We support personal
and professional growth through mentorship, development initiatives, and a
studio environment that encourages experimentation, leadership, and ambition.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Senior Urban Designer role at dhk is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Urban Designer role at dhk full-time or part-time?
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When was the Senior Urban Designer job at dhk posted?
This Senior Urban Designer position at dhk was posted on Aug 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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