Junior CAD Technician/Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Junior CAD Technician/Draughtsman

POSITION INFO:

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior CAD / Technical Draughtsman to join our team in Durban. This role is ideally suited for a recent graduate who holds a formal CAD qualification and is eager to kickstart their career in technical drawing and design.

As a Junior Draughtsman, you will work closely with senior designers and engineers, learning industry standards while assisting in the creation, revision, and preparation of accurate technical drawings and plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Drawing: Prepare detailed 2D and/or 3D CAD drawings, layouts, schematics, and blueprints according to project specs and standards.

• Drafting Support: Assist senior draughtsmen and technical teams with drawing revisions, redlines, and layout modifications.

• Documentation & Archiving: Help maintain, organize, and archive drawing files, technical documentation, and project registers.

• Site & Project Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather measurements, specifications, and project requirements.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all output complies with relevant industry standards, company drawing conventions, and quality guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Formal qualification in CAD, Drafting, Draughting Technology, or a related technical discipline (Diploma, NATED Certificate, or equivalent certification).

• Experience: Open to recent graduates or individuals with 0–2 years of relevant experience.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD software suites such as SolidWorks, Revit, or MicroStation).

• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Durban.

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Willingness to Learn: Strong desire to expand technical knowledge, receive feedback, and grow within the company.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in technical dimensions, formatting, and annotations.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Logical thinker capable of interpreting technical concepts and rough hand sketches into structured CAD files.

• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective team collaboration.