Contract Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Company looking for a skilled Draughtsman to join their team at their branch based in Silvertondale, Pretoria!

The Draughtsman plays a key role in the design and development of military vehicles by producing accurate technical drawings and documentation.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION

POSITION INFO:
Working closely with engineers, designers, and production teams, the Draughtsman ensures all drawings meet strict defence standards, support efficient manufacturing, and reflect mission-specific requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILIITES

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings of vehicle components, assemblies, and systems based on engineering, customer, and safety specifications.
• Prepare solid models of components, sub-assemblies, and full vehicles using company-defined file structure and numbering protocols.
• Set up and manage high-quality rendering models for reviews, presentations, and design verification.
• Track and document all design changes and updates, ensuring technical drawings remain accurate, traceable, and compliant with standards.
• Deliver complete drawing packages including assembly instructions, change logs, and BOMs (Bill of Materials) to support manufacturing, integration, and maintenance.
• Assist during the prototyping phase, supporting build and test activities to enable closed-loop feedback and iterative design improvements.
• Maintain and enforce draughting standards across all design projects and documents.

• Meet project deadlines by delivering completed drawing sets on time, supporting agile development in fast-paced defence projects.
• Ensure all technical drawings comply with internal design standards and align with statutory and defence-related requirements for manufacturing.
• Delivery of structured technical documentation necessary for compliance with military certifications and procurement processes.
• Expand the drawing standards to include lessons learnt, adapting to internal manufacturing processes and requirements.

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure drawings accurately reflect design intent and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with industrial designers to maintain balance between performance, aesthetics, and operational functionality in vehicle design.
• Liaise with the production team to ensure manufacturability of components using available defence-grade materials and processes.
• Coordinate with HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) personnel to ensure all designs adhere to military safety standards and quality assurance requirements.
• Engage with military customers or end-users to understand mission-specific needs and translate those into practical engineering drawings.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure design coherence and timely delivery.

• Contributes to the evolution of internal draughting and design standards, incorporating lessons learned from field feedback and combat testing.
• Identify and implement improvements in technical drawing processes to enhance efficiency, traceability, and quality.
• Stay up to date with defence industry trends, CAD tools, and draughting technologies to support innovation in vehicle development.
• Ensure drawing standards remain aligned with evolving manufacturing capabilities and military engineering requirements.

• Degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, particularly in a similar role. 8 years draughting experience in an Automotive field. Previous experience in the military vehicle design environment would be greatly advantageous.
• Minimum of professional drafting credentials or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in CAD Software: Essential for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings.
• Manual Drafting Skills
• Understanding of Technical Drawings and Standards: Ability to interpret and create drawings according to industry norms.

• Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial in technical drawings to avoid costly mistakes.
• Communication Skills: To liaise effectively with engineers, architects, and clients.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot design issues or identify inefficiencies.
• Time Management: Meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects efficiently.

• Able to work overtime as and when required.
• Basic simulation/FEA (Finite Element Analysis)