Electrical Draughtsman

2 weeks ago


Gqeberha, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Job Title: Electrical DraughtsmanSection: FactoryDepartment: ProcessLine Manager: Senior Design EngineerJob PurposeTo provide engineering support services that contribute to meeting operational targets, ensuring optimal equipment availability, compliance, and safety within the area of responsibility.Section A: Key Performance Areas & IndicatorsEngineering Support Services (50%)Key ActivitiesDraft new electrical drawings.Ensure ISO 50001 compliance.Track and update changes to electrical drawings.Conduct studies to determine best practices, designs, and future trends.Prepare detailed presentations for the Senior Design Engineer.Key Performance IndicatorsElectrical drawings are accurate, available, and up to date.Documentation and work schedules comply with specifications and standards.Core tools are developed, maintained, and managed.Research and studies completed (trend analysis).Continuous Improvement & Projects (20%)Key ActivitiesInitiate continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.Keep updated with new developments and technologies within the field.Drive and oversee project design from concept to implementation.Complete projects on time, within scope, and within budget.Key Performance IndicatorsCost-saving initiatives presented and implemented.Technology research and benchmarking completed.Project plans executed within allocated budgets and timeframes. Compliance (10%)Key ActivitiesOperate within defined controls and procedures to ensure integrity.Identify and monitor risks within the department.Assist in maintaining the risk register and report discrepancies.Ensure compliance to regulations and policy frameworks to avoid wasteful expenditure.Key Performance IndicatorsCompliance with internal controls and procedures.Risk register maintained with identified risks monitored and reported.Full documentation and records available.Waste minimized and expenditure controlled. Cost & Financial Control (10%)Key ActivitiesContribute to the annual budget preparation process.Promote efficient and transparent use of resources.Monitor spend vs. budget and report deviations to management.Explore opportunities to reduce costs.Key Performance IndicatorsAccurate input provided for budget preparation.Cost-saving initiatives implemented.Reduced waste and controlled expenditure. Customer Service Management (10%)Key ActivitiesMaintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.Represent company in meetings with stakeholders.Identify and resolve problems creatively and ethically.Report stakeholder issues to management.Maintain stakeholder relationships in line with policies and legal requirements.Key Performance IndicatorsHigh stakeholder and customer satisfaction.Compliance with legislation and regulations.Quick and effective problem resolution.SLA requirements met.Section B: Job SpecificationsQualificationsNational Diploma Electrical EngineeringExperience - MinimumUp to 3 years’ experience in Electrical Drawings/Design within a manufacturing environmentTechnical CompetenciesComputer literacy (MS Office and discipline-specific software).Knowledge of production processes.Ability to interpret electrical drawings and installations.Behavioural CompetenciesProactive and action-oriented.Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.Flexible and adaptable.Good planning and organising skills.Supervisory ability.Strong relationship-building skills.Customer-focused.Resilient and dependable.Excellent verbal and written communication.