Structural Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Structural Draughtsman
A leading engineering and mineral process solutions company is seeking an experienced Structural Draughtsman to join its team in Witbank, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate 3D models, detailed structural drawings and layouts for fabrication, construction and installation, ensuring compliance with engineering designs, client requirements, codes and applicable standards.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma (NDip) in Civil or Structural Engineering. 3-5 years' relevant draughting experience. Strong proficiency in CAD software . Strong understanding of structural steel, reinforced concrete, load paths and constructability . Ability to develop 3D models from engineering inputs, 2D drawings and sketches . Ability to read and interpret engineering calculations, specifications and design information . Experience producing General Arrangement (GA), fabrication\/shop, construction and as-built drawings . Strong understanding of structural detailing and connections . Knowledge of fabrication processes, erection sequences and site constraints . Strong understanding of mining and mineral processing plant layouts . Strong attention to detail and a high level of diligence and accuracy . Strong spatial visualisation ability. Good time management and ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication and coordination skills for multidisciplinary engineering environments . Strong problem-solving abilities. Must have own reliable transport . Must be willing to relocate to Witbank, Mpumalanga . Advantageous: Experience with Autodesk Advance Steel . NDip in Mechanical Engineering . Experience working on processing plants, conveyors and bins . Experience within mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial environments . Roles and Responsibilities: Develop detailed 3D structural models using Advance Steel as the primary software based on engineering inputs. Develop 3D models from 2D drawings, sketches and engineering information . Produce accurate General Arrangement (GA) drawings . Produce detailed fabrication\/shop drawings . Produce construction and as-built drawings . Prepare and detail structural connections . Prepare reinforcement schedules , where applicable. Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) . Maintain the drawing register and revision control . Ensure drawings accurately reflect the engineering design intent . Coordinate drawings with other disciplines to identify and prevent clashes and constructability issues . Participate in design reviews with engineers and the drawing office manager. Collaborate closely with engineers, the drawing office and other project stakeholders . Ensure all drawings comply with applicable SANS codes and standards . Ensure drawings comply with client requirements and project specifications . Ensure drawings comply with applicable Red Book, Yellow Book and Green Book requirements. Provide technical drawing and design support to the workshop and site teams . Assist with resolving drawing-related fabrication and site issues . Update drawings to reflect site changes and modifications . Provide accurate technical information to support fabrication, construction and installation . Travel to project sites from time to time as required. Ensure deliverables are completed accurately and within the required project timelines . Minimise drawing errors, rework and resulting fabrication or site issues . Maintain effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams to reduce clashes and construction delays . Key Deliverables: Accurate and functional 3D models . General Arrangement drawings . Fabrication\/shop drawings . Construction drawings . As-built drawings . Reinforcement schedules , where applicable. Accurate Bills of Materials . Controlled and up-to-date drawing registers and revisions . Performance Indicators: Drawing accuracy and minimal rework . Timely turnaround of deliverables . Compliance with applicable standards and client requirements . Reduction of fabrication and site errors . Effective multidisciplinary coordination and clash reduction . Closing Date: Submissions for this vacancy will close on 22 September 2026. You may still submit your CV for this position until 16 October 2026. Please Note: Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your application and endeavour to respond to each applicant. Should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities. PoPI Act Compliance: Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that \"Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.\"