Senior Mechanical / Structural Draughtsperson

SGS; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering services seeks an experienced Draughtsperson in Rustenburg. Candidates must have a completed N6 and at least 8 years of design experience, particularly in the mineral processing sector. Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to work independently is essential. The role involves generating drawings, managing budgets, and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Must have completed N6 and gained practical work experience in mineral processing plants.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in discipline specific drawing design/draughting.
• Experience in EPCM environment required.

Responsibilities

• Compile and generate 2D design drawings and 3D models.
• Manage administration and man-hour budgets.
• Develop and guide junior drawing office staff.
• Perform site visits and design calculations.
• Check engineering drawings or models.

Skills

Design drawing generation

Project execution

Technical Draughting

Use of CAE Software

Knowledge of legislation & standards

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

N6 Diploma in Engineering

Tools

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 multidiscipline 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 allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Job Description

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.

Perform tasks in compliance with Company Systems, Standards and Procedures

Adhere to standards

Promote the company’s image and team cohesion through effective communication and liaison

• 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.

Manage administration

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

Manage junior drawing office personnel

• Develop and guide junior drawing office staff

Ensure personal performance for technical responsibilities

• Perform site visits.
• Perform design calculations

Ensure personal performance for technical responsibilities

• Check engineering 2D drawings or 3D models

Give feedback to draughtsperson for changes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professionally, the successful candidate will have a completed N6 and gained practical work experience in mineral processing plants.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record of minimum of 8 years plus experience in discipline specific drawing design/draughting within a mineral processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this position. Most of the experience should ideally have been gained in the EPCM environment.
• Experience should ideally be balanced between feasibility studies, project execution and site‑based work/visits.
• Technical Draughting – 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 environment including applications/interfaces and products across the disciplines.
• Legislation & Standards – Knowledge of sector specific law and knowledge standard specifications and the ability to integrate these standards.
• Regular interface with other drawing office disciplines to resolve matters/clashes/interfaces.
• Frequently requests information or inputs required to advance work, from engineers or Project Section Leader.
• Periodically questions incorrect/sub‑optimal designs/solutions for the greater good of the project and proposes alternatives
• Very dedicated and committed to project and company success.
• Takes deadlines seriously and submits reasons and action plans well in advance should it become apparent that deadlines cannot be met.
• Able to 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.
• Have the desire / ability to develop into a Project Section Leader.