Mechanical Draughtsman – Pressure Equipment | Mid-Level / Senior

C3R; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

C3R in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Mechanical Draughtsman (Mid-Level or Senior) to join its specialist mechanical engineering team. You will develop detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings and technical documentation for pressure vessels, heat exchangers and related equipment.

The role requires 5–10+ years' draughting experience, practical pressure equipment exposure, and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD. Office-based, salary negotiable based on seniority and experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience in mechanical draughting and 3D modelling.
• Experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers or pressure equipment.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD.
• Qualification in Mechanical or Technical Draughting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings for pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Produce general arrangement, assembly, manufacturing and installation drawings.
• Prepare BOMs, drawing registers and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers and fabricators.
• Ensure drawings comply with codes and project specs.

Skills

Mechanical draughting

3D modelling

Education

Mechanical/Technical Draughting qualification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Draughtsman – Pressure Equipment | Mid-Level / Senior

Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: R300 000 – R720 000 pa CTC (R25 000 – R60 000 pm CTC), negotiable, based on seniority and experience

About the Company

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering advanced engineering solutions across South Africa and internationally. Their projects span the mining, metallurgical, energy and industrial sectors, specialising in process plant equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and energy recovery technologies.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman (Mid-Level or Senior) to join a specialist Mechanical Engineering team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings and technical documentation for pressure vessels, heat exchangers and associated process plant equipment.
This position is ideal for a technically skilled draughtsman with 5–10+ years' experience, including practical exposure to pressure equipment design and fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings for pressure vessels, shell-and-tube heat exchangers and associated mechanical equipment.
• Produce general arrangement, assembly, manufacturing and installation drawings.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), drawing registers and technical documentation.
• Interpret engineering calculations, equipment datasheets, specifications and design sketches.
• Detail pressure equipment components, including shells, heads, nozzles, flanges, supports and internal assemblies.
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant engineering codes, fabrication requirements and project specifications.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers, designers, fabricators and other engineering disciplines.
• Review &

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Mechanical Draughting or Technical Draughting qualification.
• 5–10+ years' experience in mechanical draughting and 3D modelling within an engineering or industrial environment.
• Essential: Practical experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers and/or associated pressure equipment.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD or comparable 3D mechanical design software.
• Experience producing detailed fabrication drawings, mechanical assemblies and manufacturing documentation.
• Sound understanding of pressure equipment components, materials, welding and fabrication practices.
• Familiarity with relevant pressure equipment codes and standards, including ASME Section VIII, EN 13445 and SANS 347, advantageous.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, equipment datasheets and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, technical problem-solving and ability to work independently.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established international engineering consultancy working on technically challenging pressure equipment and process plant projects.
This position offers the opportunity to apply and develop specialist draughting expertise in pressure vessels, heat exchangers and complex industrial equipment, alongside experienced engineering professionals.
If you are a Mechanical Draughtsman with proven pressure equipment experience, we would welcome your application.