Junior Mechanical Draughtsman (Entry-Level)

Recruiter:

Prosperitas Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB000065/EJ

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R180 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A dynamic and growing engineering/manufacturing company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Draughtsman to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate looking to kick-start their career in a hands-on technical environment, with exposure to real production projects and modern CAD tools.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Create accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models from sketches, specifications, or verbal briefs
Update and modify existing drawings as required
Produce assembly drawings, including exploded views, bills of materials (BOM), and part lists
Manage drawing revisions, ensuring all updates are properly documented and the latest versions are issued for production
Prepare and export files for manufacturing (DXF, DWG, STEP, etc.), particularly for laser cutting
Maintain and organise the company’s drawing library for easy access and version control
Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy, correct dimensions, and compliance with standards
Work closely with engineers and production teams to resolve drawing-related issues
Assist with design improvements and standardisation of templates
Ensure drawings include correct materials, tolerances, and manufacturing notes
Support general CAD administration (file naming, backups, archiving)

Requirements:

Recently completed (or completing in 2026) a National Diploma, Higher Certificate, or Degree in Mechanical Draughting, Mechanical Engineering, Design Technology, or similar
Strong academic performance in CAD-related modules
Working knowledge of SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings)
Working knowledge of Fusion 360 (modelling, assemblies, drawings, manufacturing workspace)
Ability to produce accurate 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D models

For more information please contact Elindi Slabbert on or send your CV to . If you have not had any response within a week, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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