Architect

Designs buildings and spaces, prepares plans and coordinates technical, legal and construction requirements. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 4 linked programmes across 3 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Architect do?

Designs buildings and spaces, prepares plans and coordinates technical, legal and construction requirements.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR1 000 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Architectural design · EssentialBuilding regulations · EssentialTechnical drawing · EssentialDesign software · ImportantProject coordination · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Architectural Studies — University of Cape Town

ARCHITECTURE — University of Johannesburg

B ARCHITECTURE — University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Architectural Studies — University of the Witwatersrand

These are only some of the programmes linked to this career.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Architect do?

Designs buildings and spaces, prepares plans and coordinates technical, legal and construction requirements.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Architectural design, Building regulations, Technical drawing, Design software, Project coordination.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

4 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.