Electrical Draughtsman

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in Gqeberha seeks an Electrical Draughtsman to provide engineering support services. The role involves drafting electrical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and conducting studies for best practices. Candidates require a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and up to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MS Office and discipline-specific software is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project design.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years’ experience in Electrical Drawings/Design within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft new electrical drawings.
• Ensure ISO 50001 compliance.
• Track and update changes to electrical drawings.
• Conduct studies to determine best practices.
• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of production processes

Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Education

National Diploma Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Draughtsman

Section

Factory

Department

Process

Line Manager

Senior Design Engineer

Job Purpose

To provide engineering support services that contribute to meeting operational targets, ensuring optimal equipment availability, compliance, and safety within the area of responsibility.

Section A: Key Performance Areas & Indicators

Engineering Support Services (50%)

Key Activities

• Draft new electrical drawings.
• Ensure ISO 50001 compliance.
• Track and update changes to electrical drawings.
• Conduct studies to determine best practices, designs, and future trends.
• Prepare detailed presentations for the Senior Design Engineer.

Key Performance Indicators

• Electrical drawings are accurate, available, and up to date.
• Documentation and work schedules comply with specifications and standards.
• Core tools are developed, maintained, and managed.
• Research and studies completed (trend analysis).

Continuous Improvement & Projects (20%)

Key Activities

• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
• Keep updated with new developments and technologies within the field.
• Drive and oversee project design from concept to implementation.
• Complete projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Performance Indicators

• Cost-saving initiatives presented and implemented.
• Technology research and benchmarking completed.
• Project plans executed within allocated budgets and timeframes.

Compliance (10%)

Key Activities

• Operate within defined controls and procedures to ensure integrity.
• Identify and monitor risks within the department.
• Assist in maintaining the risk register and report discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance to regulations and policy frameworks to avoid wasteful expenditure.

Key Performance Indicators

• Compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Risk register maintained with identified risks monitored and reported.
• Full documentation and records available.
• Waste minimized and expenditure controlled.

Cost & Financial Control (10%)

Key Activities

• Contribute to the annual budget preparation process.
• Promote efficient and transparent use of resources.
• Monitor spend vs. budget and report deviations to management.
• Explore opportunities to reduce costs.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate input provided for budget preparation.
• Cost-saving initiatives implemented.
• Reduced waste and controlled expenditure.

Customer Service Management (10%)

Key Activities

• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Represent company in meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve problems creatively and ethically.
• Report stakeholder issues to management.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships in line with policies and legal requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

• High stakeholder and customer satisfaction.
• Compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Quick and effective problem resolution.
• SLA requirements met.

Section B: Job Specifications

Qualifications

National Diploma Electrical Engineering

Experience - Minimum

Up to 3 years’ experience in Electrical Drawings/Design within a manufacturing environment

Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy (MS Office and discipline-specific software).
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and installations.

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Supervisory ability.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused.
• Resilient and dependable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.