Draughtsman

Looking for your next move as a Draughtsman in Midrand? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Gauteng.

About This Position

This Draughtsman role sits within the engineering jobs function in Midrand. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Draughtsman taking on this position.

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity

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

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.

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

Based in Midrand

Midrand continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with near the Midrand technology 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.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance

Essential Criteria

• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.