Mechanical Draughtsman

5 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa SFG ENGINEERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD Full time

**Report to: Design Engineer**

**Duration: 3 month Contract**

**Job Purpose**

Plans and prepares detail and layout drawings for projects from client and engineers’ specifications. Calculates and establishes principle dimensions where such dimensions are critical in relation to other components, strengths or form. Prepares complex designs, drawings and layouts working from engineering specifications using AutoCAD.

**Duties and responsibilities of the post / principle areas of accountability**

**Plan and prepare detail and layout drawings for projects**
- Determine what drawings are required from the scope of work and client specifications.

Confirm above with project manager.

**Draw and Design**
- Check client requirements against relevant codes for each drawing.

Refer to catalogues for specifications and limitations.
Refer any unachievable specifications to the Project Manager.
Complete drawing, including a complete and accurate Bill of Materials
Perform information gathering on site by means of inspection and measurements where required.
Check dimensions and calculations and send to another draughtsman for further check.
Submit batch of completed drawings by deadline to Project Manager for approval.
Submit approved drawings to Document Controller.
Do revisions as directed by client.
Develop fabrication and assembly instructions to maximize the utilization of material and productivity of labour. Advise site management accordingly.

**Job specification**
Qualification required: NTC 3 Mechanical Drawing.
AutoCAD diploma.

**Experience**:Minimum of eighteen (18) months mechanical draughting experience.

**I.T Skills**: AutoCAD intermediate skills **(2D)**
MS Word basic skills
MS Excel intermediate skills
MS Outlook advanced skills

**Occupational Skills**:
Good mathematical skills (calculations).

Technical problem solving - offering alternative solutions.

Able to conceptualize best methods to produce product.

**Behavioural/Leadership Skills**

Be able to train others - knowledge transfer
Problem solving skills
Good verbal and written communication
Time management and prioritizing

**Personal attributes**:
Able to create mental picture of final product.
Able to picture problem solving process.
Able to concentrate for long periods of time.
Be patient with others.

**Please send an Updated detailed CV, copy of ID and certifcates when applying**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: R1,000.00 - R1,001.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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