Senior Mechanical Draughtsman – 2D/3D CAD Expert

MyCareerCraft; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a skilled Mechanical Draughtsman to produce precise 2D and 3D drawings and models to support design, fabrication, and manufacturing operations. You will develop robust CAD models and maintain accurate BOMs and drawing registers in line with company standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of draughting experience, strong AutoCAD expertise, and familiarity with plant layouts, sheet metal, and piping.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics or Engineering Graphics/Technical Drawing.
• N4/N5 or SAQA-accredited draughting qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years as Mechanical Draughtsman in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Proven 2D and 3D draughting experience.
• AutoCAD 2D advanced proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings, general arrangements, fabrication and assembly drawings using CAD software.
• Develop and maintain accurate 3D models, BOMs and drawing registers.
• Interpret engineering specs and translate into manufacturing-ready drawings.
• Ensure drawings comply with SANS 1011, BS 308 and relevant codes.
• Liaise with workshop and project teams to ensure drawings are fit-for-purpose.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric) with Maths/ Eng Graphics

N4/N5 MDDOP or SAQA equivalent

National Diploma / Higher Certificate in Mechanical Eng / Draughting

QCTO- or MerSETA-accredited qualification

AutoCAD Certified User

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidEdge

Fusion 360

Autodesk Revit / Plant 3D

Autodesk Vault

MECAD

Job description

MyCareerCraft is seeking a skilled Mechanical Draughtsman to produce precise 2D and 3D drawings and models to support design, fabrication, and manufacturing operations. You will develop robust CAD models and maintain accurate BOMs and drawing registers in line with company standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of draughting experience, strong AutoCAD expertise, and familiarity with plant layouts, sheet metal, and piping.