Technical Drafter/Estimator

R.A.W. GROUP; George; On-site; ZAR 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

R.A.W. GROUP in George, Western Cape is looking for a Technical Drafter/Estimator to utilize work orders and provide accurate quotes. This full-time position requires proficiency in AutoCAD and a background in draftsman work.

The ideal candidate will be able to read technical drawings, speak Afrikaans and English fluently, and show strong attention to detail while working efficiently under pressure. Email your application to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Draftsman.
• Driver's licence required.
• Competent in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work on their own and under pressure.
• Strong character that learns fast and retains information.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes work orders and sketches to determine job requirements.
• Generate quotes for customers and advise on suitable materials.
• Liaise with customers to ensure correct drawings for manufacturing.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance.
• Keep track of customer orders and payments.

Skills

Hands-on experience with computer-aided design software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Bilingual - English and Afrikaans

Education

Tertiary education

National Senior Certificate

Tools

Sigmanest

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Vacancy: Technical Drafter/Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine job requirements.
• Be able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Generate quotes for customers.
• Advise Customers of Suitable Materials for Projects and Request.
• Understanding the process of sheet metal bending and advising the customer of modifications required to fall within our bending limits.
• Understand and know how to use 2D CAD.
• Liaising with customers to ensure drawings are correct and suitable for manufacturing.
• Process customer drawing requirements as quickly and as accurately as possible.
• Program and maintain current file revisions of all clients’ parts.
• Consult with management and fellow employees to resolve manufacturing problems.
• Handling of all paperwork. (Customer Drawings, Quotes, purchase orders, filling, etc)
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with the specification.
• Prepare and maintain detailed standardized work instructions.
• Keep Track of customer Orders and payments.
• Know and understand Office 365 Suite

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Draftsman.
• Tertiary education
• Must have working experience on Sigmanest, Inventor and AutoCAD.
• National Senior Certificate.
• Driver's licence.
• Competent in Microsoft applications.
• Hands‑on experience with computer‑aided design software.
• Fully bilingual-English and Afrikaans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Attributes

• Friendly- people’s person. Well spoken.
• Strong character that learns fast and retains information.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work on their own and under pressure.
• Very organised.
• Good memory.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.

Job Type

Full‑time

Ability to commute/relocate

• George, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language

• Afrikaans (Required)
• English (Required)

Email applications

[e-mail]