Civil Draughtsperson | Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Draughtsperson to join an established consulting engineering team in Durbanville, Cape Town. You will produce accurate technical drawings and deliverables while supporting engineers through design and construction.

Responsibilities include developing layouts, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, interpreting survey data, aligning road and earthworks, and coordinating with disciplines.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Draughting or related technical field.
• 2–5 years' civil draughting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience advantageous.
• Experience with roads, earthworks, stormwater and utilities.
• Knowledge of SA standards and municipal drawing requirements.
• Driver's license advantageous; vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update civil engineering layouts, plans, longitudinal sections, cross-sections and construction details.
• Develop drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent software.
• Assist engineers with terrain modelling, road alignments, earthworks and civil services layouts.
• Interpret survey information, engineering calculations, sketches and design instructions.
• Incorporate design changes and maintain accurate drawing registers and revision records.
• Coordinate drawings with structural, electrical, architectural and other project disciplines.
• Check drawings for accuracy, consistency and compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and the preparation of tender and construction documentation.
• Attend site visits when required.
• Prepare as‑built drawings using verified site information.
• Manage drawing deadlines and promptly raise missing information or technical discrepancies with the project engineer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spatial awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering or Draughting

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

RPO Recruitment is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Draughtsperson to join an established consulting engineering team in Durbanville, Cape Town. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within a well-established design office, working alongside engineers and technologists involved in design, procurement, contract administration and construction monitoring.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings and deliverables while supporting the engineering team throughout the design and construction process.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Draughting or a related technical field.

• Preferably 2–5 years’ experience in civil draughting, ideally within a consulting engineering or infrastructure environment.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Experience with Civil 3D or equivalent software will be advantageous.

• Experience preparing drawings for:

  • Roads and road alignments

  • Bulk earthworks

  • Stormwater infrastructure

  • Water reticulation

  • Sewer infrastructure

• Ability to interpret survey data, engineering drawings, calculations, sketches and design instructions.

• Familiarity with relevant South African standards and municipal drawing requirements.

• Valid driver’s licence is advantageous.

• Access to an own vehicle and willingness to use it for site visits and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update civil engineering layouts, plans, longitudinal sections, cross-sections and construction details.

• Develop technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent software.

• Assist engineers with terrain modelling, road alignments, earthworks and civil services layouts.

• Interpret survey information, engineering calculations, sketches and design instructions.

• Incorporate design changes and maintain accurate drawing registers and revision records.

• Coordinate drawings with structural, electrical, architectural and other project disciplines.

• Check drawings for accuracy, consistency and compliance with project specifications and company standards.

• Assist with quantity take-offs and the preparation of tender and construction documentation.

• Attend site visits when required.

• Prepare as‑built drawings using verified site information.

• Manage drawing deadlines and promptly raise missing information or technical discrepancies with the project engineer.

Core Competencies and Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing quality.

• Good spatial awareness and technical understanding.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach.

• Strong organisational and file‑management skills.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Honesty, loyalty, responsibility and self‑motivation.

• The ability to work under pressure.

• Creativity and a willingness to learn.

• An ability to respond constructively to technical feedback.

Salary: Negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.