Production Draughtsman
RPO Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 03 March 2026 - Closing Date 11 May 2026

Job Details

Job Description

A well-established industrial engineering and manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Production Draughtsman with strong mechanical knowledge and a detailed approach to producing accurate technical drawings and documentation for components and assemblies. The role supports manufacturing, quality assurance, and project delivery within an ISO-accredited environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed mechanical drawings, including assembly, fabrication, and layout drawings.

  • Ensure all drawings comply with project, company, and ISO standards.

  • Interpret engineers’ design briefs and develop practical manufacturing solutions.

  • Attend design briefings and collaborate with engineers prior to finalising drawings.

  • Update and revise existing drawings while maintaining accurate revision records.

  • Implement and maintain drawing revision control procedures using document management systems.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant mechanical codes and standards.

  • Liaise with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure accuracy and alignment.

  • Complete drawing tasks within required timeframes and prioritise according to project deadlines.

  • Support quality assurance processes through accurate drawings for inspections and dimensional checks.

  • Continuously improve drafting skills, software proficiency, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Draughting.

  • Proven experience as a Production or Mechanical Draughtsman within a mechanical or manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and prepare detailed production drawings.

  • Proficiency in CAD software.

  • Strong attention to detail and technical aptitude.

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Good time management and organisational ability.

  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.