CAD Draughtsperson

SUMMARY:
The CAD Draughtsperson will form part of an engineering team on large and small projects and will be

POSITION INFO:

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY.

Drawing Production

• Assist Engineers by producing drawings for various projects following the project specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure that drawing registers and issue slips are maintained in accordance with project specific requirements. File all issue slips correctly.
• Ensure that all drawings are filed electronically (and in hard copy if needed) in accordance with project specific requirements.
• Maintain and develop libraries for road and stormwater projects (parametrically constrained 3D models included as needed) to ensure consistency and quick deployment of symbols and designs.

Quantities

• Set up drawings to assist with calculation of quanties and calculate quantities as needed.

Quality and HSE Management

• Ensure that drawings are delivered correctly and on time.
• Comply with the Company’s quality management procedures.
• Comply with and embrace Health and safety requirements in the workplace.

Client satisfaction

• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Ensure that all drawings meet with Client standards and expectations.

Effective Project Management

• Adhere to project cost budgets. Ensure that all tasks are carried out with due consideration to and compliance with project budgeted hours.
• Correctly book time on Projects and submit timesheets timeously and update resource schedule on weekly basis.
• Contribute towards ensuring that the department’s utilization targets are achieved by consistently maintaining targeted individual utilization.
• Coordinate the process of generating and managing digital models across the project.

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Grade 12 qualification or equivalent.
• A Diploma in Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice will be advantageous.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• • A minimum of 5 years draughting experience in a Transport division environment is essential.
  • Knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Excel, GIS and the handling of big data projects in these packages.
  • Ability to work in a team is essential.
  • Ability to work under pressure is essential.
  • Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English is essential.
  • Willingness to learn and improve technical capabilities is essential.
  • Experience on and knowledge of SANRAL and Western Cape Government roads and stormwater projects will be advantageous.
  • 3D Modelling experience will be advantages.
  • BIM modeller and coordinator experience will be advantages.