Drawing Office Manager (Bulk Materials / Mechanical)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Bulk Materials Handing Equipment industry is seeking a Drawing Office Manager to join them in Randburg, Gauteng. The successful candidate will have a diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role within an industrial or materials handling environment.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Drawing Office Manager          
Geographical area: Randburg, Gauteng              
Salary range: R 40 000.00 – R 50 000.00 CTC pm   
 
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the drafting team, including CAD operators and junior designers.
• Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASME) and internal quality systems.
• Develop and enforce drafting procedures, naming conventions, and document control practices.
• Ensure 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation are optimized using CAD software (Solid Edge).
• To liaise with the Design Engineers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Suppliers and Professional consultant for timeous drawing, layouts generation.
• Ensuring that Layout are reflecting PFDs and P&IDs
• Liaising with structural engineer and other professionals for input required for drawings

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role within an industrial or materials handling environment.
• Proven experience managing a drafting/design team.
• Advanced proficiency in Solid Edge and Inventor.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials selection, and manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of Structural and Platework detailing, particularly for bulk materials handling systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, and mechanical schematics.