Professional Architectural Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Somerset West - My client offers a comprehensive range of architectural and draughting services.  They have an opportunity available for a Professional Architectural Draughtsman to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Preparing council submission drawings for residential and commercial building projects.
• Knowledge of current building codes, national building regulations, SANS and SABS codes and municipal by-laws would be an advantage.
• Candidate should be proficient with computer aided draughting programs such as, Autocad and Autodesk related products, Revitt, Microsoft Office and Sketchup
• Thorough knowledge of office practice, filing systems in an architectural practice and excellent communication and organisational skills
• Responsible for client liaison and would be required to effectively and professionally represent the company
• Would be required to make periodic site visits to perform such tasks as meeting contractors and or clients on site to discuss the various technical aspects of the project and to measure built structures for the purposes of draughting such structures and making proposed changes to such structures.
• The candidate is expected to produce work and complete such work in reasonable time frames.
• Assist architects and technologists with design development and detailing.
• Ensure drawings meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Maintain drawing standards and file management systems.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of basic construction methods and materials.
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.