Mechanical Design Draughtsman

Primeserv Denverdraft; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Primeserv Denverdraft in Durban is seeking a skilled Mechanical Draughtsperson to design and detail components for projects and maintenance, and to support piping, layout drawings and fabrication activities.

You will produce accurate drawings, maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and liaise with process engineers and vendors while ensuring timely updates to the Drawing Office Manager. A strong eye for detail and reliable transport are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background with 5–10 years of practical experience and minimal supervision.
• N5 Mechanical Engineering (essential).
• Experience in piping, mechanical components, machine drawings and structural steel (essential).
• Knowledge of pulping and paper processes is an advantage.
• Must be able to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail mechanical components for Projects and Maintenance.
• Provide drawing support for mechanical breakdowns (measurement, detailing and modifications).
• Prepare layout drawings for the installation of new equipment across the Mill.
• Draught and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Prepare Line and Valve Lists.
• Liaise with Process Engineers and Vendors.
• Provide technical support to the Project and Maintenance teams.
• Provide drawing support to piping layouts when required.
• Manage and maintain all mechanical drawings effectively.
• Provide administrative support when necessary.
• Provide draughting support to other engineering disciplines when required.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work.
• Submit weekly progress updates to the Drawing Office Manager.
• Report directly to the Drawing Office Manager.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

N5 Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Plant P&ID

AutoCAD Certification

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design and detail mechanical components for Projects and Maintenance.
• Provide drawing support for mechanical breakdowns (measurement, detailing and modifications).
• Prepare layout drawings for the installation of new equipment across the Mill.
• Draught and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Prepare Line and Valve Lists.
• Liaise with Process Engineers and Vendors.
• Provide technical support to the Project and Maintenance teams.
• Provide drawing support for piping layouts when required.
• Manage and maintain all mechanical drawings effectively.
• Provide administrative support when necessary.
• Provide draughting support to other engineering disciplines when required.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work.
• Submit weekly progress updates to the Drawing Office Manager.
• Report directly to the Drawing Office Manager.

Requirements:

• Strong Mechanical Engineering background with 5 to 10 years’ practical working experience with minimal supervision.
• N5 Mechanical Engineering (essential).
• Proven experience in Piping, Mechanical Components, Machine Drawings and Structural Steel (essential).
• Knowledge of Pulp and Paper processes and related equipment will be an advantage.
• A team player with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have own reliable transport.

Computer Skills Required:

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (essential).
• Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (essential).
• Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Plant P&ID (essential).
• Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Certification (compulsory).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).