Senior Mechanical / Structural Draughtsman

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a experienced Draughtsman to produce detailed fabrication drawings and maintain 3D models for mineral processing projects. You will translate process flow concepts into engineering solutions and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and project teams to ensure designs meet strict specifications and quality requirements.

With a minimum of five years' draughting experience in mining, you will demonstrate advanced skills in AutoCAD 3D and Autodesk Inventor,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' draughting experience within the mineral processing or mining industry
• Experience with thickeners, linear screens, and flocculant plants
• Strong understanding of:Structural steel detailing Welding symbols Sheet metal development Slurry handling piping specifications
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 3D and Autodesk Inventor
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Design or a related field
• Valid driver's licence and own transport

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed fabrication and manufacturing drawings
• Developing and maintaining accurate 3D models
• Translating process flow concepts into practical engineering solutions
• Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
• Ensuring all designs comply with project specifications and quality requirements
• Managing multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines

Skills

Draughting experience

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Education

Mechanical Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing detailed fabrication and manufacturing drawings
• Developing and maintaining accurate 3D models
• Translating process flow concepts into practical engineering solutions
• Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
• Ensuring all designs comply with project specifications and quality requirements
• Managing multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' draughting experience within the mineral processing or mining industry
• Proven experience with thickeners, linear screens, and flocculant plants
• Strong understanding of:Structural steel detailing Welding symbols Sheet metal development Slurry handling piping specifications
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD 3D and Autodesk Inventor
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Design or a related field
• Valid driver's licence and own transport

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects within a respected engineering environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of large-scale mineral processing operations.

If you're a detail-driven Draughtsman who enjoys turning engineering concepts into practical solutions and wants to work alongside experienced industry professionals, we'd like to hear from you.