Mechanical Draughtman

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Engineering department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, meticulous, methodical individual to join their team. The successful candidate will form part of a multi-disciplinary team and will report directly to the Engineering Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Following specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings
• Produce detailed drawings for fabrication/manufacturing
• Produce detailed drawings for machined parts
• Produce General Arrangement and Layout drawings
• Conduct site measurement of structures and areas
• Consultation with Engineers and workshop teams to get input to optimize designs
• Accurate record keeping, updating, and general control of all drawings

Qualifying Experience:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Formal drafting certification
• Drafting experience in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Lite and Solid Works packages
• Computer literate –MS Advance office package proficiency
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Engineering design knowledge is essential
• Knowledge of structural steel tables and sections essential

Qualifying Attributes

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Prepared to work overtime when required
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Be self-motivated and results driven
• Planning, decision making and analytical skills
• Be assertive and have a mature approach
• Be able to work both independently and in a team
• Good time management skills
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution

Other Information:

Job title: Mechanical Draughtsman

Reporting to: Engineering Divisional Directors

Job type:

Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Medical aid – hospital plan

· Life cover at 4x annual salary

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.