Senior Draughtsman

Rosstone Consulting; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Draughtsman to manage and enhance its drawing system. The role necessitates a knowledgeable professional with extensive experience in manufacturing principles and a commitment to drawing standards. Responsibilities include overseeing technical drawings, managing changes, and providing critical support for project specifications. Ideal candidates will possess a draughting certificate or relevant diploma, demonstrating both independence and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO and GD&T drawing standards.
• Detail-oriented and quality-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control all technical drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders and maintain traceability.
• Provide technical support for RFQs, ensuring manufacturability.

Skills

Draughting Skills

Technical Documentation

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Drawing Control

3D Modeling (CAD)

Education

Draughting Certificate

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A role is available for a Senior Draughtsman to take full ownership of drawing system. This role suits an independent, technically skilled professional with a strong grasp of manufacturing principles and a drive for high drawing standards. The Draughtsman will serve as the custodian of all technical drawings, responsible for creation, accuracy, revision control and the drawing system.
This candidate must have strong draughting skills, proficiency in technical documentation and knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably machining and fabrication.

Core Responsibilities

• Drawing System Ownership - Maintain and control all technical drawings, ensuring accuracy, clarity and compliance with standards.
• Engineering Change Order (ECO) Management - Review changes technically, manage revisions and ensure traceability.
• RFQ Technical Support - Review drawings, material specs, heat treatment and dimensions to ensure costing inputs are complete and manufacturable.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Draughting Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of drawing standards - ISO, GD&T
• Proven experience with drawing control and revision management
• Hands-on, technically accurate and quality-focused
• Able to model 3D components from customer samples when required (CAD experience)
• Resides near Alberton or within a reasonable distance

Core Functions & Expectations

• Maintain the drawing system's structure
• Review and implement ECOs with technical insight, identifying potential risks
• Reviewing quote drawings and advising on material grades, heat treatments, tolerances, surface finishes etc for accurate costing.

Desired Skills:

• Technically minded understands how drawings translate to production
• Self-managed - works independently and takes full ownership
• Detail-oriented - committed to drawing clarity and accuracy
• Quality-driven - takes pride in producing professional production-ready drawings

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma