Senior Mechanical Draughtsman

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a hands-on draughtsman to manage the complete design scope for mineral processing equipment. You will deliver from modelling to fabrication drawings, ensuring functionality, manufacturability and on-time delivery.

The role requires independence, strong attention to detail and practical experience in mining or process plant environments, with a hands-on approach to design in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical draughting experience.
• Experience with complete equipment design from modelling to fabrication drawings.
• Proven ability to design mechanical equipment and generate BOMs.
• Experience in mechanical equipment design, structural detailing, piping layouts and platework.

Responsibilities

• Design and detailing of mineral processing equipment (thickeners, linear screens, flocculant plants, samplers, mixers).
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, accurate, and deliverables meet timelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams to optimise fabrication drawings.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

Mechanical Draughting

Full Package Design

Structural Detailing

Piping Layouts

Bill of Materials

Fabrication Drawings

Education

Draughting Certification

National Diploma in Mechanical Eng

Autodesk Inventor Certification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job & Company Description:

Our client specializes in the design and manufacture of mineral processing equipment and is looking for a hands‑on draughtsman who can manage the full design scope of a project. Unlike larger organisations where modelling, detailing, and fabrication are divided among specialists, this role requires an individual capable of executing the complete design package independently.

You will be responsible for the design and detailing of equipment such as thickeners, linear screens, flocculant plants, samplers, mixers, and other process plant equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered on time.

Education:

• Draughting Certification, National Diploma, or related Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Autodesk Inventor certification advantageous

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical draughting experience
• Strong Autodesk Inventor experience (essential)
• Proven ability to complete full equipment designs from modelling to fabrication drawings
• Experience with:
  • Mechanical equipment design
  • Structural steel detailing
  • Piping layouts
  • Platework detailing
  • Assembly drawings
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Bill of Materials generation
• Experience within mining, mineral processing, heavy engineering, or process plant environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication requirements
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complete project deliverables
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in smaller engineering environments with broad responsibilities will be highly advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates will be required to complete a practical Autodesk Inventor assessment before interview consideration.
• Must demonstrate experience designing complete equipment packages rather than isolated components.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced engineering environment.