Piping Draughtsman: Pharmaceutical/Petrochemical Industry: Cape Town: Fixed Term Contract

The invitation is for an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman to take responsibility for the development of detailed mechanical and piping layouts.

Outputs will include:

• Transferring of engineering sketches and specifications to detailed design and working drawings.


• Development of piping and equipment general arrangement drawings.


• Preparing isometric drawings for pipework.


• Developing equipment layouts to engineering specification or conceptual drawings.


• Responsible for ensuring that drawings produced comply with company standards and procedures.


• Responsible for ensuring that drawings produced comply with relevant national/international standards, statutes, and design codes.


• Responsible for ensuring the dimensional accuracy of all work produced.


• Site measurement of equipment, buildings and structures as required.


• Ad hoc tasks as requested by management.


• Comply with company HR Policy and Procedures manual.

Knowledge needed:

• Post-matric draughting qualification or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of five years’ experience in a technical drawing office with mechanical and piping drawings.


• Proficient in AutoCAD.


• Good understanding of the engineering environment.


• Understanding of the relevant standards and design codes.


• Experience in petrochemical-type drawing office.

Skills Needed:

• Meticulous attention to detail l Good interpersonal skills l Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines l Good written and verbal communication skills (English) l Ability to work independently l Team player l good organizing and planning skills l Good physical health.

Must have a SA ID/Work Permit/Perm Residence and residing in Cape Town

jino.swart@isilumko.co.za