Now Hiring: Draughtsperson – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

We are excited to announce an opening for a permanent Draughtsperson in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply technical draughting procedures in the field of Water and Sanitation Engineering, particularly within the Waste Water Design branch. If you have experience in technical draughting and are passionate about contributing to essential public services, this is the perfect role for you.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Draughtsperson
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Grade: T09
• Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Closing Date: 2025/02/21
• Reference Number: ETH250130-4
• Job Number: 34006980
• Department: Water and Sanitation Engineering
• Branch: Waste Water Design
• Reporting To: Drawing Office Controller

Job Purpose:
The Draughtsperson will use Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and other relevant software packages to produce plans and technical drawings. The role requires the ability to gather technical specifications, incorporate them into accurate designs, and update record-keeping systems. This position plays a vital part in supporting water and wastewater projects by ensuring that the technical drawings meet required standards and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Information: Gather and confirm technical information for incorporation into drawings related to water and wastewater projects.
• Drawing Development: Apply principles and techniques to create technical plans and drawings with precision.
• Information Record-Keeping: Ensure that technical information is accurately recorded and updated, and attend to any specific information needs.

Required Competencies:

• Organisational Awareness: Understanding of organizational structure and workflows.
• Ethics & Professionalism: Demonstrating ethical practices and professionalism in work.
• Planning & Organising: Ability to efficiently plan and organize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Public Consultation: Understanding the importance of public consultation in engineering projects.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and quality in all drafting tasks.
• Construction Technology: Familiarity with construction technologies relevant to water and sanitation engineering.
• Graphic Communication & Technology Use: Strong graphic communication skills and proficiency with CAD and other related technologies.
• Service Delivery Orientation & Client Focus: Prioritizing client needs and focusing on delivering high-quality results.
• Action & Problem-Solving Orientation: Ability to take initiative and solve problems as they arise.

Essential Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Architectural Draughting or any related qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proficiency in computer literacy and relevant software tools.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits:

• Housing Subsidy
• Leave
• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• Remuneration: R276,454.32 – R358,839.60 per annum

Special Conditions:

• Posts may be interchangeable within the unit at the discretion of the Head.

If you are a qualified Draughtsperson with experience in water and wastewater projects, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team contributing to essential infrastructure.

How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, please contact the Human Capital Department at 031 311 8113.

This is an excellent chance to develop your career and play an integral role in shaping public infrastructure projects in Durban.