Automotive jobs in South Africa

Our Client operating in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

• ND: Electrical Engineering.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in electrical drawings and design within a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and discipline‑specific design software.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and understand electrical installations.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise, and work proactively.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• Supervisory capability.
• Strong relationship‑building and customer‑focused mindset.

• Draft new electrical drawings and maintain updated versions.
• Ensure drawings comply with ISO 50001 requirements.
• Track and update changes to electrical drawings as needed.
• Conduct studies to identify best practices, design improvements, and future trends.
• Prepare detailed technical presentations for review.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Drive and oversee project designs from initiation to implementation.
• Complete projects within scope, budget, and timelines while managing risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procedures, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify departmental risks and assist with maintaining a risk register.
• Contribute to budget preparation and promote cost‑effective resource use.
• Monitor expenditure and report deviations.
• Explore opportunities to reduce operational costs.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and resolve problems promptly.
• Ensure service delivery standards and SLAs are upheld.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.