Draughtsman

Looking for your next move as a Draughtsman in Queenstown? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.

The Role

The Draughtsman vacancy forms part of how the Queenstown branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Queenstown team.

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

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.

On top of that, the Queenstown 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 Queenstown.

Why This Role

Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Queenstown. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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

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 Eastern Cape.

Your Role

• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production

Who We’re Looking For

• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering

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