Draughtsman

Whether you are a seasoned Draughtsman or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Calvinia. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

About This Position

The Draughtsman position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Calvinia and across the engineering jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Draughtsman to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Draughtsman is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

About Calvinia

Working in Calvinia means a place within the Upington solar corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Calvinia office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Calvinia.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Calvinia, Northern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Calvinia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

A Typical Day

Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Calvinia.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

In addition, the Calvinia office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Where You’ll Work

On top of that, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Calvinia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Meet the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Calvinia office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Crucially, the team mix in Calvinia reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Daily Duties

• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards

Candidate Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.