Junior Mechanical CAD Designer

The Arya Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Incomar, an aerospace and defence company based in Centurion, South Africa, invites University of Technology graduates to join their Graduate Development Programme as Mechanical CAD Designers. This opportunity provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in designing and modelling mechanical hardware for aerospace/defence applications.

Successful candidates gain exposure to MCAD tools like SolidWorks, develop drafting and tolerancing skills, and work within a development

Qualifications

• BEng Tech, Diploma in Engineering or equivalent by end of 2026.
• South African citizenship or permanent residence with valid work permit.
• Full-time in-office presence in Pretoria from Feb 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and modelling mechanical hardware for aerospace applications.
• Participate in hands-on engineering projects with mentorship.
• Collaborate with a development team to deliver CAD designs.

Skills

MCAD modelling

GD&T knowledge

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Education

BEng Tech or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Position: Junior Mechanical CAD Designer

Closing Date: 23 August 2026

Incomar is an aerospace and defence company based in Centurion, South Africa. We are continuously expanding our specialised product development and flight operations capabilities. The group was established in South Africa in 1999, with its origins in military aircraft weapons and avionics integration and flight testing. The company is well established in the local and international industry, with a strong capability in several specialist areas, including:

• Systems Design, Development, and Integration.
• System Testing on a range of platforms / products.
• Product Development.
• Flight Test Execution and Support.

Are you committed towards embarking on a career in the Military, Defence and Aerospace Industry?

We are currently seeking talented and motivated University of Technology graduates (Diploma in Engineering or BEng Tech) to join our Graduate Development Programme as Mechanical Computer Aided Design (CAD) Designers. This exciting opportunity will provide you with comprehensive training, mentorship and hands‑on experience in designing, and modelling mechanical hardware for applications within the aerospace and defence industry.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to further develop their skillsets in the aerospace industry and gain valuable experience on relevant real‑world projects. This is done with a view to develop capacity and careers in this field.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicable BEng Tech, Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical qualification or currently studying such a qualification for completion by the end of 2026.
• South African Citizenship or permanent residence in South Africa with a valid work permit.
• A full-time in office presence is required at Incomar’s facilities in Pretoria, Gauteng from February 2027.

Required Skills and Experience:

• No specific work experience is required however exposure to mechanical design and draughting will be beneficial.
• MCAD modelling and design knowledge.
• MCAD geometric dimensioning and tolerancing knowledge.
• Exposure to mechanical draughting and design using relevant CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Keen interest in aerospace and defence related industries with respect to unique materials, manufacturing and assembly methods applicable to the aerospace and defence industry.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• General interest in the Military, Defence and Aerospace Industry.

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive training and mentorship.
• Opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects and contribute to the growth of the organisation.
• Integration into a development team of experienced designers and engineers.
• Successful candidates will be remunerated for the full duration of the Graduate Development Programme.

Required Commitment:

• Successful candidates will be required to commit to an initial 12-month Graduate Development Programme. Upon completion of the initial 12 months, candidates who have demonstrated their commitment towards Incomar’s core values and have shown an aptitude and passion towards working in the aerospace and defence industry will be invited to join the Incomar Team on a permanent basis and complete the remaining 12 months of the Graduate Development Programme.
• Successful candidates must be willing to commit for a Graduate Development Programme of up to 24 months.
• Successful candidates offered permanent positions after the initial 12 months will be required to commit to a minimum of a 24-month work-back employment term following successful completion of the 24-month Graduate Development Programme.

Other Information:

• Any transport to and from Incomar facilities is excluded.
• Any accommodation / board & lodging is excluded.
• Successful Candidates will be required to provide an up-to-date police clearance certificate.