Mechanical Draughtsperson (Steel Fabrication)

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the engineering design office in Pietermaritzburg. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at an engineering design office in Pietermaritzburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

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

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

• Revit or Civil 3D experience
• Workshop or site background

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

• 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.