Junior Draughtsperson (Engineering Office) – Immediate Start

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East London, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Engineering
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Job Description

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the process plant engineering firm in East London. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is in East London (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

  • Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
  • Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
  • Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
  • Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
  • Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time

You'll need

  • At least 2 years working as a draughtsperson in your discipline
  • 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
  • Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
  • Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions

Extra points for

  • Workshop or site background
  • Experience with plant piping design software
  • Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: qualification certificate and results plus ID copy (certified and recent).
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryEngineering
Experience4+ years
Posted14 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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