Jobs in Bloemfontein, Singapore

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

R 400,000.00 - 600,000.00 (South African Rand)

Excellent Opportunity for a Remote CAD Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design) To join our highly recognised UK client in the international arena for interior architecture.

Position: Mid-to-Senior CAD Draftsman Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design
Location: Fully Remote (Preferably residing in Cape Town)
Salary: R400,000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Experience: 3+ 5+ 7+ years in a similar role
Working Hours: UK hours (5 days a week)
Leave: 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

We are seeking a skilled CAD Draftsman with experience in retail shopfitting and joinery design to work remotely for a UK-based company. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Autodesk Inventor 2024 and Autodesk AutoCAD 2024, producing high-quality technical drawings and ensuring designs are optimized for CNC cutting and manufacturing processes.

1. CAD Drawing & Technical Design:
   • Produce full Inventor drawing packs using the provided A3 drawing template.
   • Generate full PDF drawing packs and GA level drawings.
   • Ensure Pack & Go models are prepared in Inventor and meet ETS standards for seamless collaboration with the UK team.
2. AutoCAD & CNC Preparation:
   • Create machine-ready DXFs for joinery CNC, ensuring:
   • Clearly labeled materials and rebate depths.
   • Separate cutting paths (not just a screen dump of Inventor parts).
   • Generate laser-ready DXFs for metal parts, including flat patterns with correctly sized holes for each application (e.g., 5mm hole for M6 tapped thread).
   • Provide full IGES files of complete units.
   • Deliver IGES files for laser-cut tubes, if necessary (e.g., slotted posts or detailed tubes).
3. Compliance & Documentation:
   • Ensure all models and drawings adhere to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards.
   • Work closely with the UK team, following ETS standards to ensure all files are accessible and editable in the UK.

Software Proficiency:

• Autodesk Inventor 2024
• Autodesk AutoCAD 2024

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of retail shopfitting, joinery, and metal fabrication.
• Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings for wood and metal components.
• Familiarity with flat pattern metal design and laser-cut part preparation.

Education & Experience:

• Mid-Level: 3+ years of experience in a CAD drafting role related to retail, joinery, or shopfitting.
• Senior Level: 5+ years of experience with strong project delivery capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architectural Technology, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio of past projects in retail store design, fixtures, or shopfitting.
• Fully remote role (must have reliable internet and own CAD software access).
• UK working hours (5 days a week).
• 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
• Salary range: R400 000 - R600 000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
• R1500,00 Medical Allowance p/m

Interested candidates should submit their CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing their experience with retail shopfitting and CAD drafting.