Job Title: Junior Draughtsman and Technical Writer Location: Centurion, On-Site Reporting to: Configuration Manager Salary: Market related remuneration is based on a Total Cost to Company (TCTC) structure, including a performance bonus.
Job Purpose: Our client specialises in supplying innovative, customized antennas and related hi-tech RF product solutions to global RF system integrators.
They are seeking a dynamic, driven, and hardworking Draughting Professional who is self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently with a high degree of responsibility.
This is a relatively junior position for a candidate wishing to grab the opportunity to grow with and into the company over time.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our design and manufacturing processes through precise draughting and technical writing.
Key Responsibilities: Requirements: Minimum Qualifications (Essential): Desired Qualifications (Advantageous): Experience: Skills and Competencies: Other Requirements: How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience.
Create detailed and assembly drawings, as well as assembly instructions, based on engineers' layouts.
Convert hand sketches into CAD using established draughting standards.
Collaborate with designers to ensure clarity and address design questions upfront.
Write high-quality assembly instructions from engineering notes for production use.
Standardize selected pre-existing layouts and assembly drawings.
Incorporate redlines into original drawings following the Engineering Change Process (ECP).
Work independently on various projects with designers and engineers, producing detailed and assembly drawings for manufacturing or fabrication.
Attend design reviews and related project meetings as required.
Self-check and correct all work before submitting it to mechanical engineers for review.
Verify the nominal fits of all parts detailed from an overall layout.
Manage CAD files, original plots, and electronic file backups.
Translate electronic documents between various formats (DWG, DXF, STP, PDF, ZIP, etc.).
Update older drawings and perform Engineering Change Management of recorded issues.
N5 Multi-disciplinary Draughting or equivalent Diploma (Mechanical Design).
N6 Multi-disciplinary Draughting or equivalent Diploma (Mechanical Design).
Two to five years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment, preferably in Manufacturing, Defence, Aeronautics, Automotive, or Telecommunications industries.
Proficiency in MS Office and Solid Works 2023 is essential.
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (ERP) is advantageous.
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Strong technical writing skills for creating instructions applicable to all levels of personnel.
Exposure to Configuration Management and Product Data Management (PDM).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on quality improvement.
Proactive, diligent, and able to enforce standards and processes.
Ability to work under pressure and occasionally work overtime.
Must be able to work 100% on-site.
