Senior 2D CAD Drafter - LibreCAD & AutoCAD Specialist

Crossing Hurdles; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drafting services company in South Africa is seeking a skilled professional to lead 2D drafting projects using LibreCAD. The role involves comprehensive project management, ensuring precision in technical drawings, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates will possess expert-level experience with LibreCAD and a strong command of AutoCAD, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to drafting quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Expert-level hands-on experience with LibreCAD in professional 2D drafting projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and standard 2D CAD workflows.
• Solid understanding of Computer‑Aided Manufacturing (CAM) concepts.
• Proven ability to manage complete drafting projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drafting precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive 2D drafting projects in LibreCAD from concept to export-ready technical drawings.
• Demonstrate complete drafting workflows, including geometry creation, snaps, constraints, and layer organization.
• Configure drawing units, manage layers and blocks for clarity and consistency.
• Apply accurate dimensioning, annotation, and detailing aligned with manufacturing or CNC requirements.
• Prepare and export files (e.g., DXF) for downstream CAM and manufacturing workflows.
• Clearly communicate drafting decisions and professional reasoning to support AI training initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams, providing structured written and verbal insights into 2D CAD best practices.

Skills

LibreCAD expertise

AutoCAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

A leading drafting services company in South Africa is seeking a skilled professional to lead 2D drafting projects using LibreCAD. The role involves comprehensive project management, ensuring precision in technical drawings, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates will possess expert-level experience with LibreCAD and a strong command of AutoCAD, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to drafting quality and efficiency.