Senior Draughtsman-Alberton

Impact HR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A standard engineering company is looking for an experienced Senior Draughtsman to manage technical drawings in Alberton. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in a manufacturing setting, hold a draughting certificate or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and possess strong draughting skills. This role requires high standards in accuracy, drawing control, and the ability to model 3D components. If you're detail-oriented and reside near Alberton, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of drawing standards (ISO, GD&T).
• Proven experience with drawing control and revision management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control all technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review changes technically, manage revisions and ensure traceability.
• Review drawings and material specs to ensure manufacturable costing inputs.

Skills

Draughting skills

Technical documentation proficiency

Understanding of manufacturing processes

3D modeling (CAD experience)

Education

Draughting Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Draughtsman to join our team of engineers and designers in Alberton.

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.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 manufacturableRequirements : 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environmentDraughting Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringStrong understanding of drawing standards - ISO, GD&T etc.Proven experience with drawing control and revision managementHands-on, technically accurate and quality-focusedAble to model 3D components from customer samples when required (CAD experience)Resides near Alberton or within a reasonable distance