Mechanical Draughtsperson (Steel Fabrication)

Good with CAD and serious about accuracy? This electrical contractor design office in Sandton could use you. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Sandton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists
• Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
• Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
• Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time
• Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
• Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
• Follow SANS 10111 drawing conventions and the office title block standard

• Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
• At least 2 years working as a draughtsperson in your discipline
• Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once
• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a draughting qualification

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

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

• List the software versions you use daily. Firms want to know you can start without training.
• A good drawing portfolio beats a long CV. Show a range: general arrangement, details and a 3D model view.