Senior Mechanical Design Dra􀅌sman / Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Company based in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Draftsman with strong hands-on experience who is looking to transition into Project Management.

POSITION INFO:
This is a hybrid technical and operational role where the successful candidate will:

• Work closely with the technical team to design, develop, and improve dredging equipment.
• Gradually take ownership of project executon, from award through to completon.
• Play a key role in bridging the gap between engineering design and site executon.
• This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond design and take on full project ownership and responsibility.

• Mechanical Design & Drating
• Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design and improve:
  • Dredging equipment
  • Booster pump systems
  • Associated mechanical equipment and components
  • Assist in standardizing and modularizing equipment designs into Design Libraries.
• Work with the technical team to:
  • Optmize designs for manufacturability and cost-efficiency
  • Improve durability and ease of maintenance
• Generate:
  • General Arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Fabricaton drawings
  • Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Support workshop and manufacturing teams with technical queries.

• Develop plant layouts and system integration drawings for projects.
• Assist in planning:
  • Equipment positioning
  • Pipe routing
  • Site flow and operational layouts
• Work closely with:
  • Sales team (concept development)
  • Operations team (practical implementation)

• Project Handover & Planning
• Receive and review project handover from Sales.
• Understand:
  • Scope of work
  • Client requirements
  • Site conditions and constraints
  • Develop project execution plans.
• Site Establishment & Logistics
• Coordinate:
  • Equipment logistics and transport to site
  • Site establishment and setup
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to ensure readiness.
• Health & Safety Coordination
• Work with Health & Safety Officers to:
  • Compile and manage H&S files
  • Ensure all compliance requirements are met before site entry
• Assist in onboarding teams onto site
• Client & Site Coordination
• Act as a point of contact between:
  • Head office
  • Site teams
  • Clients
• Ensure smooth communication and alignment.
• Execution & Monitoring
• Track project progress against:
  • Timeline
  • Budget
  • Deliverables
• Identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure projects are delivered:
  • On time
• Within budget
• To required quality standards

• Assist the General Manager with additional operational or technical tasks.
• Contribute to:
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Process development within the business
• Support both engineering and operations teams where required.

• Occasional travel to project sites (local and potentially regional).
• Majority of project management will be coordinated from Head Office.

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical design/dratiing.
• Proven experience in:
  • Heavy mechanical equipment
  • Fabrication and manufacturing environments
• Exposure to site work or project environments is highly advantageous.

• SolidWorks proficiency (We do offer SolidWorks courses and refresher courses if required).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Fabrication processes
  • Materials and manufacturing methods
• Ability to interpret and produce:
  • Technical drawings
  • Layouts
  • BOMs

• Strong desire to move into project management.
• Good understanding of:
  • Project workflows
  • Planning and coordination
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Hands-on & practical mindset
• Strong problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills (client-facing)
• Ability to take ownership and accountability
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Experience in:
  • Dredging equipment
  • Pump systems
• Exposure to:
  • Site-based work
  • Health & Safety compliance
• Basic project management training or certification

• Opportunity to grow into a Project Management role
• Exposure to large-scale engineering projects
• Hands-on involvement in both design and execution
  • A dynamic environment with strong technical and operational exposure