Mechanical Design Assistant

Executiveplacements.Com - The Job Portal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a motivated Design Assistant in Cape Town to support engineering projects in the Wastewater Treatment industry. The ideal candidate will have AutoCAD training, a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. This role offers hands-on training and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in a relevant design environment.
• Ability to work in a team under the supervision of Designers.

Responsibilities

• Draw up Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Prepare Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs).
• Design mechanical components from P&IDs.
• Assist Designers with drawings and bills of materials.

Skills

AutoCAD (2D) training

Basic Inventor knowledge

Team collaboration

Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word)

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Draughting Certificate

AutoCAD Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Design Assistant to support our engineering team with CAD drawings and mechanical designs in the Wastewater Treatment industry. This role offers hands‑on training, professional growth, and the chance to contribute to high‑quality engineering projects. If you are detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and have a passion for precision engineering, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Draw up Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Prepare Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs).
• Design mechanical components from P&IDs.
• Assist Designers to edit, correct and issue drawings of piping systems and related tasks.
• Assist Designers with development of bills of materials (BOM) from manufacturing drawings.
• If required, assist in measuring up and drawing / detailing equipment, systems, etc.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in a relevant design environment. AutoCAD (2D) training and basic Inventor knowledge. Ability to work in a team under the supervision of Designers. Computer literacy with basic skills in MS Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Draughting Certificate.
• AutoCAD Certificate.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa. South African residents or individuals with a valid SA work permit will be considered.