Draughtsman

An opportunity has arisen for a Draughtsman in East London. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.

About This Position

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

Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its East London team on trust, and the Draughtsman role will feel that from week one.

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 East London teams, and the new Draughtsman will feel that from the first week.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in East London.

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.

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

Based in East London

Beyond that, the role is based in East London, within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across East London and the broader Eastern Cape region.

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 East London.

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

Your Role

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards

What You’ll Need

• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.