Draughtsman

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Draughtsman in Upington, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Upington operation, and this Draughtsman position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Upington 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 Upington much easier.

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

Why Join Us

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

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

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

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

The Environment

Practically speaking, 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.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

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

On top of that, 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Equally, the Upington 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 Upington.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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 Upington.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Working in Upington

Working in Upington means a place along the N14 trade route, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington 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 Upington.

Many candidates already living within reach of Upington 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Upington, Northern Cape.

Your Role

• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment

What You’ll Need

• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

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