Job Description
About the Role
Hire Resolve’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Mechanical Draughtsman in Alberton, GP. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical drafting and design support to various projects, ensuring that all drawings meet the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Admin
- Timesheet Management: Create a new timesheet for the department at the beginning of each new year, ensuring it is fully operational.
- Managing Drawing Office Staff regarding Timesheet admin.
- Filling: File all relevant hard copy and electronic documentation in correct files and folders as received. Worktables must be clear of unnecessary paperwork and drawings.
- Drawing Office Assistance: Assist fellow drawing office staff with any technical or draughting queries they might have.
- Follow Up on work Progress
- Checking of drawings / Models
- Ensuring all latest information is saved in the relevant folders
- Understanding and using Vault database
- Draughting
- Refurb Projects
- Onsite Measuring: Measure existing components to reverse-engineer them for modelling and interference checking purposes.
- Different measuring equipment, especially complicated and high accuracy components, will be used.
- This requires the draftsman to sometimes go to sites and NCPs workshops to measure.
- 3D Modelling & Detailing: Experience in inventor and CAD is required. Existing components must be modelled from measurements and new components created to fit existing components.
- Components that require modification and new components must be detailed out for manufacturing.
- Communicating with Project- and Design Engineers
- Interface Checking: Check for clashes between existing and new components, ensuring a perfect fit according to NCP standard.
- Doing layouts for design review meetings and client-based information only drawings.
- Completing parts list on all assembly drawings
- Squad Check: All drawings must be placed on squad check. The draftsman has a responsibility to check their own drawings and ensure they meet NCP Standard.
Requirements
- 5+ Years Experience
- Standard Draughting Qualifications
Salary & Benefits
Salary: negotiable
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About Other Engineering Jobs in Gauteng
Career prospects for engineers in Gauteng, South Africa are typically strong across various industries, driven by the country’s growing need for infrastructure development and technological advancements. The demand for skilled engineers is often high, particularly in sectors such as technology, financial services, and manufacturing, which require innovative solutions to stay competitive.
Salaries for engineers in Gauteng can vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, junior engineers can expect salaries ranging from R600 000 to R1 million per annum, while senior engineers with 5-10 years of experience can earn between R1.2 million and R3 million per year. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries may differ due to company-specific factors such as budget constraints or regional variations.
Common skills for engineering roles in Gauteng include proficiency in CAD design software, programming languages like Python or Java, and experience with project management tools. Engineers often require strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities to work effectively in teams. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards is crucial, particularly in sectors such as construction or manufacturing.
The technology industry, financial services sector, and manufacturing sector are among the most common industries that employ engineers in Gauteng. Other sectors like infrastructure development and renewable energy also provide opportunities for engineers with specialized skills.
Career development opportunities abound for engineers in Gauteng, with many firms offering training programs, mentorship schemes, and opportunities for advancement to senior roles. Typically, engineers can expect to progress to team lead or manager positions within 3-5 years of experience, while senior engineers may take on leadership roles or move into specialized areas like research and development.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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