Senior Drafstman (Jb5401)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Draftsman based in Johannesburg. This permanent position involves producing accurate CAD+T technical drawings and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal production standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drafting experience, at least 2 years with CAD+T.
• Experience in furniture, cabinetry, joinery, or interior fit-out sectors.
• Ability to interpret architectural and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify detailed 2D and 3D CAD+T drawings for production.
• Generate accurate cutting lists and CNC-ready files.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure drawings meet requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in Drafting, Technical Drawing, Design, or similar

Tools

CAD+T software

Job description

R35 – R45, CTC per month (negotiable based on experience)

Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Senior Draftsman with a strong background in CAD+T software, ideally within the furniture, cabinetry, or shopfitting industry.

The role involves producing detailed technical drawings and 3D models for production, collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to ensure accuracy, functionality, and optimal material use.

This position requires strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Minimum Requirements :

Relevant qualification in Drafting, Technical Drawing, Design, or similar

5+ years of drafting experience, with at least 2 years using CAD+T

Proven experience in furniture, cabinetry, joinery, or interior fit-out sectors

Strong skills in producing detailed manufacturing and cutting lists

Ability to interpret architectural and technical drawings

Experience working with production and CNC files

Excellent attention to detail and time management

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal teams

Duties and Responsibilities :

Create and modify detailed 2D and 3D CAD+T drawings for production

Generate accurate cutting lists, material take-offs, and CNC-ready files

Collaborate with designers, project managers, and factory staff to ensure drawings reflect production realities

Review project specifications, architectural plans, and site measurements to produce compliant technical outputs

Maintain drawing revisions and update documentation in line with project changes

Provide technical input during design development and assist in resolving design or manufacturing issues

Ensure all drawings meet project deadlines and company standards

Support junior drafters and provide guidance as needed

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this stage.

This will be requested later.

Important : We specialize in specific niche fields.

We are unable to assist with fields outside our scope, which can be viewed on our website.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer :

Equal opportunity : All backgrounds are welcomed and considered without bias.

Job specifics : Requirements mirror the advertisement; duties may be adjusted for client needs.

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