CAD Technician (AutoCAD & Revit) – Fixed-Term

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the electrical contractor design office in Cape Town CBD. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists
• Follow SANS 10111 drawing conventions and the office title block standard
• Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
• Draft civil layouts, longitudinal sections and cross sections for services
• Produce bills of materials from 3D models
• Take site measurements to check existing conditions
• Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor

• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
• Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work
• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a draughting qualification
• At least 2 years working as a draughtsperson in your discipline
• Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package

• Latest CAD software licences
• Hybrid work once you are settled in
• Paid training on new software
• Two-screen workstation

• Remove client names and logos from sample drawings. Recruiters notice if you share confidential work.
• A good drawing portfolio beats a long CV. Show a range: general arrangement, details and a 3D model view.