Structural Steel Draughtsman

Recruiter:

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

1715670053

Date posted:

Monday, June 8, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Structural Steel Detailing

Produce detailed structural steel fabrication drawings.
Develop erection and assembly drawings for site installation.
Prepare General Arrangement (GA) drawings.
Generate workshop and shop drawings for fabrication.
Create detailed connection drawings for bolted and welded assemblies.
Interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications.
Ensure all drawings comply with project requirements and engineering standards.

Modelling & Design

Create and maintain 3D structural steel models.
Develop steel structures using Tekla Structures or similar software.
Perform clash detection and resolve design conflicts.
Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) directly from models.
Assist engineers with design modifications and revisions.

Fabrication Support

Generate cutting lists and material schedules.
Produce NC files for CNC machinery where applicable.
Resolve fabrication queries from workshop personnel.
Assist with quality control documentation and as-built drawings.

Minimum Requirements Education

National Diploma in Draughting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
Relevant droughting certification preferred.

Software Proficiency

Tekla Structures (Essential)
AutoCAD (Essential)
Autodesk Advance Steel (Advantageous)
Revit (Advantageous)
Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Skills

Structural steel detailing.
Fabrication drawing preparation.
Material take-offs and scheduling.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Welding and bolted connection detailing.
Knowledge of steel fabrication processes

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