Mechanical Design Draughtsman_Contract/Assignment

Recruiter:

Primeserv Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000227/VMC

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our established manufacturing Client urgently requires an experienced Mechanical Draughting (assignment / contract with between 5 to 10 years' plus experience) to support to the Projects Department and the Mill Maintenance Department. Kindly note that AutoCAD, Inventor, Plant P&ID are all essential for this role.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Design and detail mechanical components for Projects and Maintenance.
Provide drawing support for mechanical breakdowns (measurement, detailing and modifications).
Prepare layout drawings for the installation of new equipment across the Mill.
Draught and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Prepare Line and Valve Lists.
Liaise with Process Engineers and Vendors.
Provide technical support to the Project and Maintenance teams.
Provide drawing support for piping layouts when required.
Manage and maintain all mechanical drawings effectively.
Provide administrative support when necessary.
Provide draughting support to other engineering disciplines when required.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work.
Submit weekly progress updates to the Drawing Office Manager.
Report directly to the Drawing Office Manager.

Requirements:

Strong Mechanical Engineering background with 5 to 10 years' practical working experience under minimal supervision.
N5 in Mechanical Engineering (essential).
Proven experience in Piping, Mechanical Components, Machine Drawings, and Structural Steel (essential).
Knowledge of Pulp & Paper processes and related equipment will be an advantage.
Team player with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
Excellent communication skills.
Must have own reliable transport.

Computer Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (essential).
Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (essential).
Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Plant P&ID (essential).
Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Certification (compulsory).
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).

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