Mechanical Draughtsman

Fraser Alexander; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Mechanical Draughtsperson to support hydraulic mining and tailings projects. The successful candidate will produce high-quality 2D and 3D drawings, develop piping layouts, and ensure compliance with drafting standards. This role offers opportunities for exposure across different divisions while providing technical guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and piping drafting.
• Proficient in producing 2D and 3D drawings.
• Familiarity with BOQ development and document control.

Responsibilities

• Develop piping and mechanical layout drawings.
• Generate 3D models for visualization.
• Review subcontractor and vendor drawings for compliance.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance to junior draughtsmen.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping layout development

3D modeling

Attention to detail

Job description

Purpose

An exciting opportunity exists within Fraser Alexander Africa to support mechanical and piping drafting requirements on hydraulic mining and tailings projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D and 3D drawings, assisting with BOQ development, and ensuring accurate drawing documentation in line with project standards. The role may also include short-term secondments to other divisions, offering exposure across the business while supporting workload and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Design Development and Detailing

• Develop piping and mechanical layout drawings from concept through to construction.
• Design and detail custom support structures, skids, and baseplates for mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, manifolds) in line with installation and load requirements.

3D Modelling, BOQ and Drawing Control

• Generate 3D models for visualisation and clash detection.
• Extract accurate BOQs and material take-offs from models and drawings.
• Maintain proper versioning, archiving, and retrieval of drawings using approved document control systems.

Quality, Standards, and Reviews

• Review subcontractor and vendor drawings for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Conduct internal QA checks and apply redline revisions.
• Maintain and enforce Fraser Alexander drafting standards, title blocks, and templates.

Support, Oversight, and Site Interface

• Provide oversight and technical guidance to junior draughtsmen as allocated.
• Review outputs to ensure compliance with standards when supporting junior team members.
• Support site teams by providing drawing clarifications and drawing packages.