Technician Projects

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Projects Technician to join their Projects and Development Department. This role involves providing advanced technical support, preparing engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across all projects. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in mechanical engineering, have over 5 years of experience in a design office, and be proficient in AutoCAD. Experience with Plant 3D and SAP is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a design office environment, preferably within heavy industry.
• Experience with mechanical design and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHEQ and mill safety standards across all projects.
• Manage mechanical and piping engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Technical support

Collaboration with teams

Education

NQF Level 6: Diploma / NH Dip / B.Tech / Advanced Diploma (Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Autodesk Inventor

CADWorx

SAP

Job description

Join Our Team: Projects Technician!

We are seeking an experienced Projects Technician to join the Projects and Development Department. The role provides advanced technical support through the preparation of engineering drawings and ensures effective collaboration between construction and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, OHS Act, and mill safety standards across all projects.
• Prepare, draught, and manage all mechanical and piping engineering drawings.
• Maintain drawing registers, revisions, and documentation, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Develop conceptual and detailed manufacturing, layout, structural, and modification drawings.
• Manage fabrication data within production and quality management software.
• Collaborate with engineering, QC, contractors, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Inspect and verify design and fabrication quality, ensuring adherence to change management procedures.
• Provide advanced technical support, identify engineering improvements, and assist in developing mechanical standards.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6: Diploma / NH Dip / B.Tech / Advanced Diploma (Mechanical).
• 5+ years’ experience in a design office environment, preferably within heavy industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory).
• Experience with Plant 3D, Autodesk Inventor, CADWorx and SAP will be an advantage.