Draughtsman

A Draughtsman position is being filled in Louis Trichardt. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

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

Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Louis Trichardt operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Louis Trichardt.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

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 Louis Trichardt team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Louis Trichardt.

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.

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

Day in the Life

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Louis Trichardt.

Beyond that, the Louis Trichardt 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

About Louis Trichardt

Louis Trichardt continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with in the Lephalale energy corridor. 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 Louis Trichardt 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.

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 Louis Trichardt.

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

Meet the Team

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

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Louis Trichardt will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage

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