Structural Steel Draughtsman

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled Structural Steel Detailer in Cape Town. Responsibilities include producing fabrication drawings, 3D models, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Draughting, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, and proficiency in Tekla Structures and AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in structural steel detailing and fabrication processes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in relevant field required.
• Certification in draughting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Develop erection and assembly drawings for site installation.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project requirements and engineering standards.

Skills

Structural steel detailing

Fabrication drawing preparation

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Education

National Diploma in Draughting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Autodesk Advance Steel

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Structural Steel Detailing

• Produce detailed structural steel fabrication drawings.
• Develop erection and assembly drawings for site installation.
• Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings.
• Generate workshop and shop drawings for fabrication.
• Create detailed connection drawings for bolted and welded assemblies.
• Interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project requirements and engineering standards.

Modelling & Design

• Create and maintain 3D structural steel models.
• Develop steel structures using Tekla Structures or similar software.
• Perform clash detection and resolve design conflicts.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) directly from models.
• Assist engineers with design modifications and revisions.

Fabrication Support

• Generate cutting lists and material schedules.
• Produce NC files for CNC machinery where applicable.
• Resolve fabrication queries from workshop personnel.
• Assist with quality control documentation and as-built drawings.

Minimum Requirements Education

• National Diploma in Draughting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant droughting certification preferred.

Software Proficiency

• Tekla Structures (Essential)
• AutoCAD (Essentiel)
• Autodesk Advance Steel (Advantageous)
• Revit (Advantageous)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Skills

• Structural steel detailing.
• Fabrication drawing preparation.
• Material take-offs and scheduling.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Welding and bolted connection detailing.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication processes.