Electrical Draughtsman

Network2; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Network2 is seeking an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to support renewable energy projects and OEM product development. You will produce and maintain electrical drawings, SLDs, manufacturing documentation and BOMs for Solar PV and BESS systems.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate, production-ready documentation and to drive quality in design and documentation processes across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in electrical drafting in renewable energy or power systems.
• Proven experience developing Solar PV Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
• Experience producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
• Strong knowledge of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), AC/DC distribution and protection systems.
• Experience creating product and assembly drawings for electrical equipment and OEM products.
• Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Good understanding of BOMs, revisions and document control.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical; Autodesk Inventor essential; SolidWorks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain electrical drawings and SLDs for projects.
• Create manufacturing documentation and BOMs.
• Develop product drawings for electrical equipment and OEM products.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure designs translate into production-ready documentation.
• Support multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Renewable energy

SLD development

Electrical schematics

BOM management

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Documentation accuracy

Multi-project management

Education

National Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Electrical CAD qualification

Renewable energy training

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Join a forward-thinking engineering environment where you'll play a key role in the development of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and innovative renewable energy products. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Draughtsman with a passion for quality technical documentation and product development.

A well-established engineering and product development company is seeking an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to support both renewable energy projects and OEM product development initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality electrical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), manufacturing documentation, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and product drawings for a range of power and energy solutions.

Working closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, you will ensure that designs are accurately translated into production-ready documentation while supporting the development of innovative renewable energy products and systems.

Education:

• National Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Draughting, or a related technical discipline.
• Formal CAD qualification or certification.
• Additional renewable energy or Solar PV training will be advantageous.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in electrical drafting within renewable energy, electrical manufacturing, or power systems environments.
• Proven experience developing Solar PV Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
• Experience producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Solar PV systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), AC and DC distribution systems, and electrical protection systems.
• Experience creating product and assembly drawings for electrical equipment and OEM products.
• Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing revisions, and document control procedures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor is essential, while SolidWorks experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.