Piping Draughtsman

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028808/RS

Date posted:

Friday, November 6, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and detail-oriented Piping Draughtsman to join an established engineering environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing and updating piping drawings and technical documentation for engineering projects. The role requires strong technical draughting skills, an understanding of piping systems and the ability to interpret engineering specifications, P&IDs and technical layouts.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and detail-oriented Piping Draughtsman to join an established engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing and updating piping drawings and technical documentation for engineering projects. The role requires strong technical draughting skills, an understanding of piping systems and the ability to interpret engineering specifications, P&IDs and technical layouts. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed piping drawings, layouts and engineering design documentation. Develop piping general arrangement (GA) drawings and piping isometric drawings. Interpret P&IDs, engineering sketches, specifications and technical requirements. Prepare pipe routing layouts, sections, elevations and equipment connection details. Develop and update piping drawings in accordance with project specifications and engineering standards. Assist with 3D piping modelling and design activities. Ensure accurate positioning of piping, valves, fittings and associated equipment. Coordinate piping drawings with mechanical, structural, civil, electrical and instrumentation disciplines. Incorporate design changes and revisions into drawings. Conduct drawing checks to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with project requirements. Assist with material take-offs and piping bills of materials (BOMs). Maintain drawing registers, revision records and technical documentation. Liaise with engineers, designers and project teams to resolve design discrepancies. Support engineering teams during construction and installation phases. Minimum Requirements Relevant qualification in Draughting, Mechanical Engineering or Piping Design. Proven experience as a Piping Draughtsman within an engineering, consulting, EPC or industrial environment. Strong understanding of piping layouts, piping systems and engineering drawings. Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping specifications and technical documentation. Experience preparing piping isometric drawings and general arrangement drawings. Proficiency in relevant draughting and piping design software, such as: AutoCAD AutoCAD Plant 3D AVEVA PDMS \/ E3D Hexagon Smart 3D CADWorx Good understanding of piping components, fittings, valves and materials. Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and drawing practices. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Advantageous Experience Experience working on mining, petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation or process plant projects. Exposure to 3D piping modelling and clash detection. Knowledge of piping material specifications and bills of materials. Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams. Please send your cv to

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