Draughtsman

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

What This Role Involves

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

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Hermanus 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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

About the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Hermanus office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

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

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Hermanus will be explained during the hiring process.

Where You’ll Work

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 Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, 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.

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

What We Offer

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Hermanus; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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

Importantly, 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.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Hermanus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

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

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

Working in Hermanus

Crucially, the role is based in Hermanus, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Hermanus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget

Minimum Requirements

• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry

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