Technical Designer (Snr Draughtsman)

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Are you a Technical Designer who lives for precision, thrives on problem-solving, and gets a kick out of turning ideas into rock-solid reality? We’re on the hunt for a technical wizard to join this innovative, high-energy design team. If you're a stickler for detail, love crafting clever, practical designs, and know your way around manufacturing environments , this one's calling your name. In this role, you’re not just a draughtsman, you’re a builder of solutions, a maker of order out of chaos. You think practically, work methodically, and communicate clearly. You don’t wait for permission to fix things, you just get on with it. If you're looking for a role where your technical brain, creative flair, and manufacturing knowledge can really shine, this could be your next great chapter. Please kindly email your CV to or apply here directly. Reporting To: Design Manager \/ Technical Manager What You’ll Be Doing: Creating technical drawings that sing—from concept design, rendering, and detail design, to fully-fledged 3D manufacturing drawings. Translating client needs into production-ready realities. Collaborating closely with Design and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and technical soundness. Updating drawing registers and keeping doc control systems sharp. Tweaking and refining designs based on client or production feedback. Offering hands-on technical support during production. Occasionally getting out there for site measurements or helping with prototyping. Engaging with suppliers on component specs and materials. Driving product development and exploring new design concepts. Assisting sales and manufacturing with technical support. Handling cost estimations for both fresh and existing designs. Analyzing cost comparisons after project completion. And whatever else falls under your draughting domain. What You Need to Bring: A technical qualification in Mechanical or Architectural Draughting (Certificate\/Diploma). Mastery in AutoCAD and Inventor. At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial design setting. In-depth knowledge of: Steel structures Joinery Plumbing 12V electrical installations Solar panel systems Mechanical components An eagle eye for detail and a methodical approach. Grace under pressure and a proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweat. Problem-solving superpowers—solutions over excuses, always. Fluent in Afrikaans or English (verbal and written). Solid Excel and general computer skills. Bonus Points If You Have: Experience in sanitation or modular construction. Familiarity with SANS standards and compliance codes. Hands-on experience with fabrication or production processes.  

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