Electrical Draughtsman

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024935/KSE

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading renewable energy EPC company is seeking a skilled Solar Draughtsman to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and industrial solar PV and BESS projects across South Africa. The business delivers turnkey solar solutions including rooftop, ground-mounted, hybrid, and battery storage systems for major commercial clients.

POSITION INFO:

Produce detailed solar PV layouts, single line diagrams (SLDs), and electrical drawings
Prepare construction drawings, as-built drawings, and technical documentation
Develop mounting structure and equipment layouts for rooftop and ground-mounted systems
Assist engineering and project teams with design modifications and drawing updates
Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
Coordinate with project engineers, procurement, and site teams during project execution
Maintain drawing registers and revision control processes
Support tender and proposal teams with preliminary layouts and technical drawings
Conduct site measurements and assist with technical site assessments where required
Work on grid-tied, hybrid, off-grid, and BESS projects

Minimum Requirements

Draughting qualification or relevant technical certification
3+ years’ draughting experience within solar, electrical, or renewable energy projects
Proficient in AutoCAD and related draughting software
Experience with solar PV systems and electrical reticulation drawings
Understanding of commercial and industrial solar installations
Ability to interpret engineering and electrical designs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, or Revit will be advantageous

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Senior Recruitment Consultant

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