Port Elizabeth: Electrical Draughtsman

Key Performance Areas 1. Engineering Support Services Our client is seeking someone who will: Draft new electrical drawings. Support ISO 50001 compliance efforts. Track and update changes to electrical drawings as needed. Conduct studies to determine best practices, design improvements, and future trends. Prepare detailed presentations for review by the Senior Design Engineer. Expected outcomes: Drawings and documentation available, accurate, and compliant with specifications and standards. Core tools developed and maintained. Research and trend analyses completed. 2. Continuous Improvement and Projects The ideal candidate will: Initiate continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities while staying informed about new technologies and developments. Drive and oversee project design from inception to implementation. Deliver projects within required timelines and budget parameters, with minimal risk. Expected outcomes: Continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives implemented. Technologies researched and benchmarked. Project plans delivered successfully and within budget. 3. Compliance Our client requires someone who will: Operate within established controls and procedures to maintain operational integrity. Identify and monitor risks within the department. Assist in maintaining a risk register and report areas of concern to management. Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory frameworks, preventing wasteful or irregular expenditure. Expected outcomes: Full compliance with required controls and procedures. Risks identified, monitored, and reported. Documentation and records available and properly maintained. Costs controlled and waste minimized. 4. Cost and Financial Control The successful candidate will: Contribute to annual budget preparation. Promote efficient and transparent use of financial and other resources. Monitor expenditure to ensure alignment with budget guidelines, reporting deviations where necessary. Identify opportunities for cost reduction. Expected outcomes: Effective budget input and implementation. Successful cost-saving initiatives. Waste reduction and controlled expenditure. 5. Customer Service Management Our client is seeking someone who will: Maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external customers. Represent the company in meetings with key stakeholders. Demonstrate strong integrity while identifying and resolving problems creatively. Provide management with feedback on internal stakeholder matters. Maintain relationships in alignment with policies, legal requirements, and stakeholder management protocols. Expected outcomes: High customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. Timely resolution of issues. Service-level agreements upheld. Section B: Job Specifications Qualifications Minimum: ND in Electrical Engineering Experience Minimum: Up to 3 years of experience in electrical drawings/design within a manufacturing environment Technical Competencies Proficiency in MS Office and relevant discipline-specific software. Knowledge of production processes. Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings and installations. Behavioural Competencies Proactive and action-oriented. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Flexible and adaptable. Effective planning and organisational abilities. Relationship-building and supervisory skills. Customer-focused and resilient. Strong verbal and written communication skills.