Electrical Draughtsman

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Grade 12.
• N6 in Electrical Engineering (NQF 6)
• BSc in Electrical Engineering (NQF 7)-Advantageous
• Up to 3 years’ experience in Drawings/Design within the manufacturing sector
• Understanding/interpretation of Electrical drawings as well as electrical installations
• Knowledge of relevant Production Processes
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and applicable discipline-specific software programs)
• Communication skills (both verbal and written)

Key Result Areas

• Drafting of new electrical drawings
• Plc programming using relevant software
• Tracking and updating of any changes to electrical drawings as required
• Conducts studies to determine best practice/design and future trends
• Prepares detailed presentations for Senior Design Engineer to review
• Initiates continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities
• Drives and oversees project design from start to implementation phase
• Evaluates and completes projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and budget
• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks
• Contributes to the budget preparation process
• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending within a budget
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs
• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external)
• Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters