Mechanical Draughtsman â General Mechanical & Process Plant Design

Recruiter:

C3 Resources

Job Ref:

JHB000184/NS

Date posted:

Friday, October 23, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

R300 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Mechanical Draughtsman – General Mechanical & Process Plant Design

ð Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
ð¢ Department: Mechanical Engineering
ð¼ Employment Type: Full-Time
ð° Remuneration: R300 000 – R480 000 pa CTC (R25 000 – R40 000 pm CTC), negotiable based on experience

About the Company

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering advanced engineering solutions across South Africa and internationally. Their projects span the mining, metallurgical, energy and industrial sectors, specialising in process plant equipment, mechanical systems, pressure equipment and energy recovery technologies.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman (5–10 years) to join a skilled Mechanical Engineering team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate 3D models, detailed mechanical drawings and fabrication documentation for a variety of industrial equipment and process plant applications.
This position is ideal for a technically capable draughtsman who enjoys practical mechanical design, problem-solving and working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed 3D models, mechanical assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
Produce general arrangement, fabrication and installation drawings for mechanical equipment.
Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), drawing schedules and technical documentation.
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications and design calculations.
Assist engineers with equipment layouts, component detailing and mechanical design development.
Ensure drawings comply with engineering standards, manufacturing requirements and project specifications.
Coordinate with Mechanical, Structural, Process and other engineering disciplines.
Review and update drawings based on engineering changes, fabrication feedback and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Mechanical Draughting or Technical Draughting qualification.
5–10 years' experience in mechanical draughting and 3D modelling within an engineering or industrial environment.
Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD or comparable 3D mechanical design software.
Experience producing detailed mechanical assemblies, fabrication drawings and bills of materials.
Sound understanding of mechanical components, materials, manufacturing processes and fabrication practices.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Exposure to process plant equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers or industrial machinery advantageous.
Strong attention to detail, technical problem-solving and organisational skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established international engineering consultancy working on technically challenging mechanical engineering projects across a variety of industrial sectors.
This opportunity offers exposure to diverse mechanical equipment, advanced 3D design technologies and experienced engineering professionals.
If you are a skilled Mechanical Draughtsman with solid 3D modelling and fabrication drawing experience, we would welcome your application.

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