Structural Draughtsman

The Recruitment Pig; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is offering an entry-level consulting engineering drafting position in Pretoria, South Africa. You will be mentored while applying your technical training to real-world structural drawings, delivering accurate plans quickly to meet client expectations.

Prepare 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings, read architectural drawings, and draft reinforced concrete framing plans, steel layout details, and baseplates under guidance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Draughting or Civil Engineering required.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency.
• Foundational understanding of structural concrete, steelwork, and drawing standards.
• No prior work experience required; ideal for a motivated graduate.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D AutoCAD structural drawings.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings under supervision.
• Draft reinforced concrete framing plans, sections, and bar bending schedules.
• Create basic structural steel layout details, including portal frames, connections and baseplates.
• Update drawings per engineers' markup and maintain drawing registers and revision records.
• Draft professional emails to communicate with project team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Written communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Draughting or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity

This entry-level post is the ideal springboard to launch your career in consulting engineering. You will receive strong mentorship while applying your technical training to real-world structural drawing packages. Your dedication will help the drawing office deliver accurate plans quickly to meet client expectations.

Job Description

Prepare clear structural engineering layout drawings using 2D and 3D AutoCAD software. Read and interpret architectural project drawings under the guidance of senior team members. Assist in drafting reinforced concrete framing plans, sections, and bar bending schedules. Create basic structural steel layout details, including portal frames, connections, and baseplates. Update and amend technical drawings accurately according to the engineers' markup instructions. Maintain neat electronic drawing registers, file structures, and project revision records daily. Draft professional, well-compiled email updates to communicate clearly with project team members.

What You Need to Apply

A completed Diploma or Certificate in Draughting or Civil Engineering. Strong practical training and working knowledge of AutoCAD software. Foundational understanding of structural concrete, steelwork, and technical drawing standards. No prior work experience needed, making this ideal for a motivated graduate. High attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in producing neat technical drawings. Excellent written communication skills for compiling clear, professional business emails. A positive attitude, a keen willingness to learn, and strong teamwork skills. This exclusive opportunity is managed by TRPig.