Draughtsman

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Draughtsman based in Vryburg, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.

The Role

The Draughtsman vacancy forms part of how the Vryburg 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 Vryburg team.

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

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.

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

Importantly, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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.

In addition, the Vryburg 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 Vryburg.

Key Outputs

• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records

Minimum Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• 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

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