Senior CAD Draughtsman - Precision Mechanical Drawings

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a detail-oriented drafting professional with strong mechanical design and manufacturing experience to produce high-quality drawings and documentation. You will work closely with engineers and project teams to support product development and production activities, converting hand sketches to CAD and maintaining standards.

The role requires 5+ years in design and manufacturing, proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor, and strong communication to manage multiple projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a design, draughting and manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
• Working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
• Understanding of machining and assembly processes.
• Strong organisational, planning, and administrative abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings from engineering layouts.
• Convert hand sketches into CAD drawings using established drafting standards.
• Ensure drafting consistency and compliance with company standards.
• Work closely with engineers to clarify design requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Standardise and update existing engineering drawings and documentation.
• Incorporate engineering change requests into released drawings.
• Support the development and maintenance of engineering drawing procedures and quality documentation.
• Attend design reviews and project meetings when required.
• Coordinate drafting activities with project managers and engineering teams.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, fits, and assembly requirements before drawing release.
• Maintain CAD databases, templates, and standard parts libraries.
• Manage drawing revisions, document control, and electronic file backups.
• Convert engineering files between various formats including DWG, DXF, STP, PDF, and ZIP.
• Assist with ad hoc engineering and project requirements as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

Inventor

MS Excel

MS Word

Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Machining & Assembly

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

N5 Multi-disciplinary Draughting Diploma or equivalent Mechanical Draughting qualification

N5/N6 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a detail-oriented drafting professional with strong mechanical design and manufacturing experience to produce high-quality drawings and documentation. You will work closely with engineers and project teams to support product development and production activities, converting hand sketches to CAD and maintaining standards.

The role requires 5+ years in design and manufacturing, proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor, and strong communication to manage multiple projects