Draughtsman

Whether you are a seasoned Draughtsman or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Vanderbijlpark. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.

Overview

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

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Draughtsman is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Vanderbijlpark 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.

Why This Role

In addition, 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 Vanderbijlpark. Many colleagues across Gauteng have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Crucially, 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 Vanderbijlpark keep progressing.

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

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Vanderbijlpark offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Gauteng.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vanderbijlpark have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Core Functions

• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site

What You’ll Need

• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations

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