Professional Architectural Draughtsman

Helderberg Personnel CC; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel CC in Somerset West seeks an experienced architectural draughtsperson to prepare council submission drawings for residential and commercial projects. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk products, plus Revitt and SketchUp, and strong MS Office skills, are required.

The role involves site visits, assisting architects with development and detailing, and ensuring drawings meet regulatory and client requirements while maintaining standards and filing systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient with AutoCAD and Autodesk products.
• Experience with Revitt and SketchUp is preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and basic filing/comms habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare council submission drawings for residential and commercial projects.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on site to discuss technical aspects.
• Assist architects with design development and detailing.
• Ensure drawings meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Maintain drawing standards and file management systems.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revitt

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Tools

Autodesk suite

Job description

Responsibilities:

Preparing council submission drawings for residential and commercial building projects. Knowledge of current building codes, national building regulations, SANS and SABS codes and municipal by-laws would be an advantage. Candidate should be proficient with computer aided draughting programs such as, Autocad and Autodesk related products, Revitt, Microsoft Office and Sketchup Thorough knowledge of office practice, filing systems in an architectural practice and excellent communication and organisational skills Responsible for client liaison and would be required to effectively and professionally represent the company Would be required to make periodic site visits to perform such tasks as meeting contractors and or clients on site to discuss the various technical aspects of the project and to measure built structures for the purposes of draughting such structures and making proposed changes to such structures. The candidate is expected to produce work and complete such work in reasonable time frames. Assist architects and technologists with design development and detailing. Ensure drawings meet regulatory and client requirements. Maintain drawing standards and file management systems.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of basic construction methods and materials.
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.