SUMMARY:
CAD Manager

POSITION INFO:

JOB DESCRIPTION: CAD Manager

Location:

Western Cape, City of Cape Town, Cape Town

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry:

Engineering

Secondary Industry:

Construction

Salary:

ZAR600,000 - ZAR660,000 Per annum

Benefits:

Including Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Life, Disability, Gap & Funeral Cover

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma Built Environment (architecture preferred)
• CAD Certification – AutoCAD & Revit
• Corel Draw, Photoshop or other Design Software will be advantageous

Job Duties:

• Oversee and manage the CAD team within the engineering and construction industries
• Optimize the CAD system, managing CAD documents, handling drawing requests, and facilitating communication between internal teams and external consultants.
• Develop and implement CAD standards and procedures
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of CAD projects
• Provide technical support and training to CAD team members
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
• Monitor project timelines and budget constraints

Experience:

• 5 Years’ Experience coordinating large Commercial and Retail projects (Retail and Commercial experience is non-negotiable)
• Proven track record of successfully leading CAD teams
• Strong verbal and written communication must have the ability to deal with stakeholders both internally and externally.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Specialist knowledge of CAD and computer graphics software, in particular AutoCAD, Revit
• Computer application and relevant software
• Reading plans, design drawings, and technical specifications
• Project management principles and procedures
• Formal application and approval procedures related to Local Government regulations.
• Building/infrastructure/construction (industry knowledge)
• Construction and Building Codes
• Relevant Legislation, council submissions etc, national standards etc
• Extensive knowledge of statutes applicable to the built environment
• Retail and commercial space experience.
• Interior Design Experience (Critical)
• BIM Experience
• Architectural Technologist (Critical)

Core Objectives:

• CAD Business Support & Drawings Management
• CAD Office & Document Management
• CAD Protocols & Procedures
• Stakeholder Management

Working Conditions:

• No travelling