CAD Draughtsperson

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Draughtsman, where your expertise in producing high-quality drawings will be crucial for various transport projects. You will collaborate with engineers, ensuring that all drawings meet project specifications and client expectations. Your role will involve maintaining drawing registers, managing digital models, and adhering to quality and safety standards. This dynamic position requires a minimum of 5 years of draughting experience and proficiency in software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years draughting experience in a Transport division environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers by producing drawings for various projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of drawings and compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Draughting experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

Grade 12 qualification or equivalent

Diploma in Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Infraworks

Excel

GIS

Job description

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Drawing Production

1. Assist Engineers by producing drawings for various projects following the project specifications and quality standards.
2. Ensure that drawing registers and issue slips are maintained in accordance with project specific requirements. File all issue slips correctly.
3. Ensure that all drawings are filed electronically (and in hard copy if needed) in accordance with project specific requirements.
4. 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

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

Quality and HSE Management

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

Client Satisfaction

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

Effective Project Management

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

Education, Language & Qualifications

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

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1. A minimum of 5 years draughting experience in a Transport division environment is essential.
2. Knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Excel, GIS and the handling of big data projects in these packages.
3. Ability to work in a team is essential.
4. Ability to work under pressure is essential.
5. Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English is essential.
6. Willingness to learn and improve technical capabilities is essential.
7. Experience on and knowledge of SANRAL and Western Cape Government roads and stormwater projects will be advantageous.
8. 3D Modelling experience will be advantageous.
9. BIM modeller and coordinator experience will be advantageous.