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Junior Draughtsperson (Engineering Office)

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Pretoria East, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Engineering

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Job Description

Clean, clear drawings that the workshop can build from: that is the job at the process plant engineering firm in Pretoria East. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is Pretoria East-based, with most of your time spent at a process plant engineering firm. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

The work, day to day

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
Draft civil layouts, longitudinal sections and cross sections for services
Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor

You'll need

Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
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
Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work

Extra points for

Revit or Civil 3D experience
Experience with plant piping design software
Workshop or site background

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a PDF portfolio of 5 to 10 drawings with client details removed plus ID copy (certified and recent).
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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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.