Senior Mechanical / Structural Draughtsperson

SGS; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection and certification company is seeking a skilled design draughtsman with a strong background in mineral processing. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and an N6 qualification. Responsibilities include creating 2D and 3D design drawings, managing budgets, and supporting junior staff. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex engineering projects and enhance professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed N6 qualification with practical experience in mineral processing plants.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in drawing design/draughting in an EPCM environment.
• Ability to generate graphical deliverables from engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Compile and generate 2D design drawings and 3D models.
• Perform design calculations and check engineering drawings.
• Manage man-hour budgets for the design discipline.

Skills

Drawing design

Technical draughting

AutoCAD

Project execution

Mineral processing knowledge

Education

N6 qualification

Tools

CAE software

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidisciplinary engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3‑D design tools and modeling software allows our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Job Description

Design Responsibilities

• Compile and generate 2D design drawings, documents or accurate unencumbered 3D models.
• Obtain engineering information.
• Utilise computerised filing and numbering system.
• Conceptualise layout.
• Generate design drawings, documents and detailed 3D models requiring minimal rectification and back drafting following checking.

Compliance

Perform tasks in compliance with Company Systems, Standards and Procedures: adhere to standards.

Image & Team Cohesion

• Actively promote the company's professional image, both internally & externally.
• Build an ongoing service relationship with contractors and vendors to enhance company image.
• Maintain effective inter‑departmental communication.

Administration

• Maintain personal administration.
• Manage man‑hour budgets for the discipline.

Staff Management

• Develop and guide junior drawing office staff.

Technical Performance

• Perform site visits.
• Perform design calculations.
• Check engineering 2D drawings or 3D models.
• Give feedback to draughtsperson for changes.

Qualifications

• Completed N6 and gained practical work experience in mineral processing plants.

Skills and Experience

• A proven track record of minimum 8 years-plus experience in discipline specific drawing design/draughting within a mineral processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, preferably in an EPCM environment.
• Experience balanced between feasibility studies, project execution and site‑based work/visits.
• Technical draughting: ability to generate graphical deliverables from an engineering design.
• CAE software: Ability to use software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines, e.g. AutoCAD.
• Engineering and draughting: knowledge of models and/or draughting environments including applications/interfaces and products across disciplines.
• Legislation & standards: knowledge of sector specific law and standard specifications and ability to integrate these standards.
• Regular interface with other drawing office disciplines to resolve matters/clashes/interfaces.
• Frequent requests for information or inputs required to advance work from engineers or Project Section Leader.
• Periodically questions incorrect or sub‑optimal designs/solutions and proposes alternatives.
• Very dedicated and committed to project and company success.
• Take deadlines seriously and submit reasons and action plans well in advance if deadlines cannot be met.
• Can work independently most of the time with minimal guidance and direction.
• Held in high esteem by colleagues and seen as knowledgeable in his/her discipline; often approached by peers for advice or guidance.
• Desire and ability to develop into a Project Section Leader.