Mechanical Draughtsperson (Steel Fabrication)

The engineering design office in Pretoria East needs a draughtsperson who gets the dimensions right the first time. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll be based at an engineering design office in Pretoria East. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
• Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time
• Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
• Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
• Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
• Produce bills of materials from 3D models
• Draft civil layouts, longitudinal sections and cross sections for services

• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
• Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
• Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
• At least 2 years working as a draughtsperson in your discipline
• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a draughting qualification
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package

• Workshop or site background
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician
• Revit or Civil 3D experience

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

• 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.