Electrical Draughtsperson (Reticulation Layouts)

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Brakpan, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the engineering design office in Brakpan. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Brakpan (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

  • Take site measurements to check existing conditions
  • Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists
  • Produce bills of materials from 3D models
  • Follow SANS 10111 drawing conventions and the office title block standard
  • Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time
  • Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
  • Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings

You'll need

  • National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a draughting qualification
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
  • Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
  • Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
  • Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
  • Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience with plant piping design software
  • Revit or Civil 3D experience
  • Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy (certified and recent) plus qualification certificate and results.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Brakpan.

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Before you hit apply

  • Remove client names and logos from sample drawings. Recruiters notice if you share confidential work.
  • List the software versions you use daily. Firms want to know you can start without training.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrakpan, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience7+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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