Candidate Design Architect

We're Hiring | Candidate Design Architect

Join the team at EPA.

EPA is a nationally award-winning architectural practice based in Durban, creating thoughtful, contextual architecture across hospitality, commercial, workplace, residential and mixed-use sectors.

We're looking for a talented Candidate Design Architect who is passionate about design, curious by nature, and driven to create architecture that responds meaningfully to people, place and purpose.

At EPA, we believe great architecture is the result of curiosity, collaboration and continual learning. This is an opportunity to work alongside a passionate and experienced team, contributing to projects from early concept development through to design resolution, while helping shape architecture that is both innovative and enduring.

What we're looking for

Qualifications

• Master's or Honours degree in Architecture

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience

Skills

• Strong analytical and conceptual design ability
• Ability to communicate design ideas with clarity and confidence
• Excellent graphic presentation and visual communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit

Why join EPA?

• Work on exciting, design-led projects across hospitality, commercial, workplace, residential and mixed-use sectors.
• Be part of a nationally award-winning practice recognised for thoughtful, contextual South African architecture.
• Collaborate with a passionate and experienced team in a creative studio environment.
• Contribute to projects through multiple stages, from concept design to construction.
• Develop your design thinking while working on meaningful, high-quality architecture.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Studio-based position in Durban

Application Requirements

Please include

• Your CV (including your final-year academic results)
• A design-focused portfolio
• Your availability or notice period
• Your salary expectation
• Your Revit proficiency (rated out of 10)
• Your current location and whether you are willing to relocate to Durban

Email your application to: ***email_hidden***

Subject Line: Candidate Design Architect 072026

If you're passionate about thoughtful design and want to help shape meaningful architecture with a nationally award-winning team, we'd love to hear from you.