Junior Draughtsman

Sentinel Staffing Services; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel Staffing Services seeks a Mechanical Drafting professional to prepare precise 2D drawings, GA layouts, and on-site data collection for upcoming projects.

You will support 3D modelling efforts, manage revisions and BOMs, and collaborate with engineers and fabrication teams to ensure production-ready designs. Strong GD&T understanding and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal education in mechanical drafting is required.
• Strong knowledge of CAD packages and drafting environments is essential.
• Ability to interpret and apply GD&T standards and manufacturing principles.
• Must communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare precise 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and GA layouts using CAD software.
• Conduct on-site measurements and evaluations to verify conditions.
• Assist in developing 3D component models and complex assemblies.
• Manage drawing revisions and BOMs, maintain technical archives.

Skills

CAD drafting

GD&T

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

ZWCAD

ZW3D

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Technical Drawing: Prepare precise 2D manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and general arrangement (GA) layouts using industry-standard CAD software.

Site Measurements & Evaluations: Conduct on-site visits to take accurate field measurements, gather technical data, and verify existing site conditions.

3D Modelling: Assist in developing, modifying, and optimizing 3D component models and complex assemblies.

Documentation & Control: Manage drawing revisions, generate accurate bills of materials (BOMs), and maintain technical archives in compliance with company standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with project engineers, workshop fabricators, and site installation teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and production-ready.

Quality Assurance: Review technical markups and implement necessary drawing revisions to strictly align with project specifications.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: National Diploma or relevant qualification in Mechanical Drafting.

Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of major CAD packages (such as AutoCAD, ZWCAD, ZW3D, or equivalent drafting environments).

Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of technical drawing standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and fundamental manufacturing and fabrication principles.

Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and a strong eye for spatial, mechanical, and structural detail.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both English and Afrikaans, paired with a proactive, eager-to-learn attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Experience: Fresh graduates or candidates with 3 to 5 years of practical drafting or design experience are strongly encouraged to apply.