Draughting Office Supervisor Job Secunda South Africa,Engineering

Location: Secunda

Minimum Requirements

A Draughting Diploma or relevant technical qualification.
More than 15 years of experience in engineering design draughting.
Extensive experience in draughting concrete and steel structures.
Experience in the built environment, preferably within industrial engineering projects.
Proven experience managing and leading a draughting team.
Proficiency in CAD draughting software, including Autodesk Revit and/or Bentley Micro Station.
Experience in 3D modelling and the preparation of construction drawings.
Strong understanding of engineering specifications, design standards, and quality requirements.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
A valid driver’s licence.
Applicants must be South African citizens.

Key Responsibilities Draughting Excellence

Take full responsibility for all draughting personnel, projects, activities, IT resources, and the day-to-day running of the drawing office.
Manage, monitor, plan, and coordinate all draughting activities to ensure efficient delivery and minimise unnecessary rework.
Develop and prepare engineering drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specifications, and other technical information.
Modify existing drawings in accordance with information and instructions received from engineers.
Collaborate with engineers to convert engineering designs into detailed drawings and layouts using CAD software.
Interpret engineering designs accurately and calculate dimensions and material requirements.
Perform 3D modelling and prepare detailed construction drawings, identifying and reporting design clashes and potential constructability issues.
Conduct internal reviews of engineering drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications, technical requirements, and relevant standards.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of finished drawings before distribution.
Manage drawing distribution and maintain organised documentation of drawings, submissions, and project schedules.
Liaise with engineers and other professional disciplines to resolve design issues and provide technical support.
Ensure drawings and draughting documentation comply with applicable quality management systems, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
Keep abreast of new draughting methods, technologies, software developments, and industry best practices.
Complete assigned tasks within established deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Maintain accurate project timesheets and complete associated administrative responsibilities.

Project Implementation

Establish project goals, objectives, priorities, and deliverables in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Plan and communicate project timelines and deadlines clearly to draughting personnel.
Coordinate and implement draughting activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
Allocate tasks effectively and monitor progress to ensure projects are completed within agreed time frames.
Identify potential project delays, technical challenges, and resource constraints, implementing appropriate corrective measures.
Ensure project procedures and quality plans are followed throughout the draughting process.

Resource and Team Management

Lead, manage, motivate, and coordinate the draughting team to maintain productivity and high performance.
Establish team objectives, delegate responsibilities, and monitor individual and overall team performance.
Evaluate team members’ strengths, performance, and development needs.
Provide technical guidance, constructive feedback, support, and internal training to draughting personnel.
Address performance concerns promptly and implement appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
Promote teamwork, innovation, accountability,…