Urban Designer – (AD-L6.6) needed at Zutari

Role overview

• 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