Lead Structural Drafter — Mentor, CAD Expert in Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Structural Drafter to translate designs into precise drawings and models, supervise a team of drafters, and coordinate with engineers and project managers.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit Structure), a solid understanding of structural principles, SA codes, and excellent leadership and communication capabilities to drive projects in the Cape Winelands region.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as Structural Drafter with at least 2 years in lead role.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit Structure and 3D modeling software.
• Familiar with SANS codes and South African construction context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of structural drafters, overseeing daily tasks and workloads.
• Produce detailed structural drawings, plans, sections, and details using CAD software.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to understand design intent and clarify project requirements.
• Review and coordinate structural drawings with other disciplines, such as architectural and MEP.
• Manage the drawing register and ensure proper document control procedures are followed.
• Perform quality checks on all drafted deliverables before submission.
• Assist in developing and maintaining drafting standards and templates.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior drafting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Communication

Mentoring

Education

National Diploma in Architectural/Structural Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structure

3D Modeling

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Structural Drafter to translate designs into precise drawings and models, supervise a team of drafters, and coordinate with engineers and project managers.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit Structure), a solid understanding of structural principles, SA codes, and excellent leadership and communication capabilities to drive projects in the Cape Winelands region.