DRAUGHTSMAN & ESTIMATOR

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Africa in East London seeks a Draughtsman & Estimator to produce manufacturing drawings for aluminium windows, doors and shopfronts and to estimate materials and costs. You will prepare quotes, ensure design accuracy, and hand off approved jobs to production, collaborating with architects, clients and site managers on measurements and progress.

The role requires AutoCAD, Bizman, Excel skills, AAAMSA/SAGGA standards knowledge, and 2–3 years’ aluminium/glass experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or qualification in Drafting and design (NQF 4/5)
• AutoCAD Certification
• 2–3 years’ aluminium and glass experience
• Knowledge of AAAMSA and SAGGA standards
• Bizman software experience
• Excel and CAD skills
• Strong Excel and estimating skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing drawings and accurately estimate on aluminium windows, doors, shopfronts
• Prepare quotes and drawings for clients
• After client sign-off, put jobs into production
• Produce technical shop drawings, elevation designs, and cutting lists with AutoCAD and Bizman
• Calculate material quantities and prepare tenders/BOQs
• Liaise with architects/clients/site managers; take on-site measurements; assist with project tracking to installation

Skills

AutoCAD

Draughting

Estimating

Excel

CAD

Big data?

Education

NQF 4 Draughting

NQF 5 Draughting

Certificate in Drafting and design

Tools

Bizman

Job description

DRAUGHTSMAN & ESTIMATOR / EAST LONDON

Requirements

• Certificate or qualification in Drafting and design.
  NQF 4 or NQF 5 Draughting Qualification.
• AutoCAD Certification.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in aluminium and glass manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AAAMSA and SAGGA standards.
• Bizman software experience.
• Excel skills.
• CAD skills.
• Strong Excel and estimating skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing manufacturing drawings and accurately estimate on aluminium windows, doors, shopfronts etc.
• Prepare quotes and drawings for clients.
• After client sign off put jobs into production.
• Drafting and Design: Produce technical shop drawings, elevation designs, and cutting lists using computer software like AutoCAD and Bizman.
• Estimating and Costing: Calculate material quantities (glass, aluminium profiles, hardware) and prepare accurate tenders, bills of quantities (BOQs).
• Project Support: Liaise with architects, clients, and site managers, take on-site measurements, and assist with project tracking through to installation

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