Urban Designer – Cape Town

About the role

dhk Architects is seeking an Urban Designer to join its Cape Town studio. You will work on a variety of urban projects both locally and internationally, collaborating with architecture, landscape and external consultancy teams to shape vibrant, sustainable public realms.

Key responsibilities

• Manage urban design projects from concept through to final reports and visualisations.
• Integrate landscape and public‑realm design thinking into master plans and urban frameworks.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver cohesive, people‑centred environments.
• Engage with clients, municipalities and stakeholders on spatial development plans.
• Translate complex urban and ecological challenges into innovative design responses.
• Prepare compelling design reports, presentations and visual narratives.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate qualification in Urban Design or Architecture with an urban design focus.
• Minimum three years of post‑graduate experience in urban design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating urban frameworks, master plans and design reports.
• South African citizenship (mandatory); registration with SACAP or UDISA is advantageous.
• Self‑driven, organised, detail‑oriented with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office
• GIS (advantageous)
• Rhino or other parametric design tools (advantageous)

What we offer

• Mentorship and professional development initiatives.
• A collaborative studio environment that encourages experimentation and leadership.
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile projects across Africa and beyond.