Draughtsman

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Draughtsman based in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.

About the Opportunity

This Draughtsman role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Port Shepstone. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Port Shepstone teams, and the new Draughtsman will feel that from the first week.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Port Shepstone much easier.

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.

Working in Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Port Shepstone cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Port Shepstone.

Day in the Life

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.

The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, the Port Shepstone 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.

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

Growing With Us

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Port Shepstone have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Port Shepstone have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Port Shepstone team member.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Port Shepstone contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Port Shepstone teams.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Port Shepstone keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Port Shepstone.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

About the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Port Shepstone office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

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

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

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.

Core Functions

• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.