Electrical Draughtsman

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to join a client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Industry in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, up to 3 years' experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting electrical drawings, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and overseeing project designs. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative design improvements and continuous operational enhancements.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years’ experience in electrical drawings and design within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and understand electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Draft new electrical drawings and maintain updated versions.
• Ensure drawings comply with ISO 50001 requirements.
• Drive and oversee project designs from initiation to implementation.

Skills

Electrical drawings and design experience

Computer literacy in MS Office

Analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory capability

Education

ND: Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our Client operating in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements

• ND: Electrical Engineering.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in electrical drawings and design within a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and discipline‑specific design software.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and understand electrical installations.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise, and work proactively.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• Supervisory capability.
• Strong relationship‑building and customer‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities, but not limited to

• Draft new electrical drawings and maintain updated versions.
• Ensure drawings comply with ISO 50001 requirements.
• Track and update changes to electrical drawings as needed.
• Conduct studies to identify best practices, design improvements, and future trends.
• Prepare detailed technical presentations for review.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Drive and oversee project designs from initiation to implementation.
• Complete projects within scope, budget, and timelines while managing risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procedures, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify departmental risks and assist with maintaining a risk register.
• Contribute to budget preparation and promote cost‑effective resource use.
• Monitor expenditure and report deviations.
• Explore opportunities to reduce operational costs.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and resolve problems promptly.
• Ensure service delivery standards and SLAs are upheld.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.