Civil Draughtsperson (Municipal Services)

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Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering
R25 500 – R35 500/month
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Job Description

Good with CAD and serious about accuracy? This engineering design office in Stellenbosch could use you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Produce bills of materials from 3D models
  • Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
  • Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists
  • Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
  • Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
  • Draft civil layouts, longitudinal sections and cross sections for services

You'll need

  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
  • Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
  • 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
  • Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
  • Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work

Extra points for

  • Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician
  • Experience with plant piping design software

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: qualification certificate and results, a PDF portfolio of 5 to 10 drawings with client details removed plus ID copy (certified and recent).
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Stellenbosch; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR25 500 – R35 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationStellenbosch, Western Cape
CategoryEngineering
Experience3+ years
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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