Civil Draughtsperson (Municipal Services)

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the steel fabrication company in Brackenfell. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Brackenfell, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
• Produce bills of materials from 3D models
• Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
• Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists
• Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
• Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time
• Follow SANS 10111 drawing conventions and the office title block standard

• Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
• Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
• 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

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

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