Structural Steel Detailer (Tekla)

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White River, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering
R24 000 – R32 250/month
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Job Description

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the engineering design office in White River. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is White River-based, with most of your time spent at an engineering design office. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

  • Draft civil layouts, longitudinal sections and cross sections for services
  • Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time
  • Follow SANS 10111 drawing conventions and the office title block standard
  • Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
  • Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
  • Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists

You'll need

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

Extra points for

  • Revit or Civil 3D experience
  • Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician
  • Experience with plant piping design software

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

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  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy (certified and recent) plus qualification certificate and results.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
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Job details
SalaryR24 000 – R32 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationWhite River, Mpumalanga
CategoryEngineering
Experience3+ years
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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