Piping Draughtsperson

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Beverage Manufacturing Industry is seeking to urgently employ a Piping Draughtsman to join their team.
Location: Midrand office, with site-based travel required
Placement: Urgent

POSITION INFO:
Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Registration No. 2022/876857/07
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed piping layouts, P&IDs, isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, general arrangement drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Draft piping systems for beverage manufacturing, brewing, processing plants, tank farms, utilities, and related production environments.
• Interpret engineering sketches, site measurements, technical specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, and client requirements.
• Assist with pipe routing, pipe supports, valves, pumps, tanks, platforms, gas systems, utilities, and processing equipment layouts.
• Support engineers with technical drawing updates for Basis of Design, Scope Definition, datasheets, equipment specifications, material take-offs, and project documentation.
• Update drawings according to site mark-ups, revisions, and project changes.
• Conduct site visits when required to take measurements, verify existing layouts, and support installation or project implementation.
• Provide draughting support during construction, commissioning, testing, Performance Acceptance Tests, and project handover stages.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, practical, and aligned with project specifications and site conditions.
• Liaise with process engineers, project teams, production teams, contractors, suppliers, and site personnel to confirm drawing requirements.
• Maintain proper drawing registers, revision control, document control records, and filing systems.
• Assist with material take-offs and technical information where required.
• Identify and report design clashes, drawing errors, installation concerns, or possible process layout issues.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, client specifications, quality requirements, and applicable health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Work within project deadlines and assist with urgent draughting requirements where needed.

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Relevant draughting qualification, certificate, or proven piping draughting experience.
• Previous experience as a Piping Draughtsman, Piping Draughtsperson, Mechanical Draughtsman, or CAD Draughtsman.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with piping layouts, isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, general arrangement drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Experience within the beverage, food and beverage, FMCG, manufacturing, process plant, or engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of pipe routing, piping systems, process equipment, pumps, tanks, valves, and plant layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, sketches, layouts, and engineering specifications.
• Must be based in or around the Midrand area or have reliable transport to travel to Midrand daily.
• Must be willing and able to travel to client sites when required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent project deadlines.
• Must be reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Experience in the brewing or alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry.
• Experience with stainless-steel piping, food-grade piping, hygienic design, and process plant environments.
• Experience with 3D draughting software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, or similar.
• Knowledge of CIP systems, utilities, production lines, processing equipment, and hygienic manufacturing environments.
• Experience with site measurements, project mark-ups, and installation support.

• Preference will be given to candidates with beverage, brewing, alcoholic beverage, food and beverage, or FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Suitable candidates may be contacted immediately due to the urgency of the placement.

• Only applicants who meet the requirements outlined above will be considered.
• If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.