Draughtsman

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

About the Opportunity

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

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Draughtsman to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Phalaborwa.

Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phalaborwa.

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

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.

Based in Phalaborwa

Phalaborwa continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with near the Polokwane regional hub. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phalaborwa, Limpopo.

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 Phalaborwa.

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

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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 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.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

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

Career Growth

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

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

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

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phalaborwa have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Core Functions

• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment

What You’ll Need

• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry

Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.