Draughtsman

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Draughtsman in Komatipoort, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.

The Role

This Draughtsman role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Komatipoort. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Komatipoort team.

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.

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 Komatipoort much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Draughtsman is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

A Typical Day

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 Komatipoort.

The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Komatipoort 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.

Based in Komatipoort

Crucially, the role is based in Komatipoort, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Komatipoort and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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

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

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 Komatipoort.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Komatipoort contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Mpumalanga.

Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Komatipoort keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Komatipoort teams.

Career Growth

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

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Komatipoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

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

About the Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Komatipoort office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

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

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.

Notably, the team mix in Komatipoort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

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

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

The Environment

Beyond that, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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

Crucially, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records

Candidate Profile

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)

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