Infrastructure Draughtsman Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

National Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering, Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice, or equivalent qualification. AutoCAD Civil 3D certification will be advantageous.

Experience

5 to 12 years' experience as a Civil / Infrastructure Draughtsperson. Proven experience (3 to 5 years) using AutoCAD Civil 3D in consulting engineering, mining, & infrastructure projects. Experience producing detailed design drawings from conceptual through construction stages. Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in:

AutoCAD Civil 3D AutoCAD Surface modelling and terrain analysis Road and access route design Site grading and earthworks modelling Stormwater and drainage layouts Bulk earthworks and infrastructure design documentation Utility corridor layouts Drawing management and document control practices

Key Responsibilities

Produce and maintain civil and infrastructure drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Develop and manage surface models, alignments, profiles, corridors, and grading designs. Prepare:
Site layouts General arrangement drawings Road and drainage drawings Earthworks plans Service layouts Construction drawings Coordinate drawing information with engineering disciplines. Ensure drawings comply with company drafting standards and project procedures. Participate in design reviews and model coordination sessions. Assist with quantity take-offs and drawing revisions. Maintain drawing registers and document control requirements.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should:

Have 5 to 12 years of relevant experience . Demonstrate strong Civil 3D modelling and drafting capabilities. Be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Possess strong communication and coordination skills. Have experience within mining, mineral processing & infrastructure. Be detail-oriented and committed to delivering quality work within project deadlines.

Additional Requirements

South African citizenship or valid work authorization. Willingness to travel to project sites when required. Experience working in a BIM or 3D design environment. Familiarity with project document management systems such as Autodesk Vault, Project Wise, ACC, or SharePoint will be beneficial.