Draughtsman

A Draughtsman position is being filled in Grahamstown. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

An experienced Draughtsman is needed to support operations in Grahamstown. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.

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

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 Grahamstown much easier.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Grahamstown group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.

What We Offer

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Grahamstown; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards

Candidate Profile

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

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