Draughtsman

A Draughtsman is needed in Gqeberha. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.

What This Role Involves

The Draughtsman position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Gqeberha and across the engineering jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Gqeberha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Gqeberha much easier.

The Environment

Crucially, 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 Gqeberha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, 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.

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

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Gqeberha 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 Eastern Cape.

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 Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

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 Gqeberha.

About Gqeberha

Gqeberha continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

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 Gqeberha.

Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha 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

• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget

Minimum Requirements

• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience

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