Technical Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Durbanville Hills

POSITION INFO:

• Job Title: Technical Draughtsman
• Location: Durbanville Hills
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: R300,000 per annum Please note if you are over this budget we are happy to submit you on your expected.
• Industry: Building & Construction Concrete Slabs, Beams, and Staircases

Job Description:
A leading quarry operation in Durbanville Hills is seeking a Technical Draughtsman with AutoCAD experience and knowledge of the building industry. The role involves managing design communication, preparing layouts, and ensuring accurate production drawings for concrete slabs, beams, and staircases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage communication around designs and technical project details.
• Prepare measurement and preliminary layouts as needed.
• Develop and compile construction drawings for production.
• Design layouts for beams and staircases to meet project specifications.
• Create bending schedules and assist with additional design requirements.
• Order steel for stairs, beams, and other custom fabrication needs.
• Ensure all final layouts are accurate, efficient, and cost-effective for casting.
• Obtain written approval from clients and engineers for all designs.
• Ensure that engineers receive approved designs on time.
• Revise quotations before final orders and confirm acceptance before production.
• Monitor installation schedules and prioritize projects accordingly.
• Notify clients of any design modifications and the reasons behind them.
• Capture and verify slab layouts using FloorCAD software.
• Correspond with all relevant stakeholders to obtain necessary project information.

Requirements:

• Relevant AutoCAD qualifications and experience in construction drawings.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle pressure and work efficiently within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with FloorCAD would be advantageous.
• Own transport is essential.
• Contactable work references required.