265 Cad Design jobs in South Africa

• Discuss and obtain design specifications and scope and agree on completion date with customer.
• Manage design projects (from concept to commissioning).
• Conceptualize designs of new equipment, products and related tooling.
• Review designs with design team.
• Perform engineering calculations to support conceptual designs (using FEA if necessary).
• Produce detailed 3D designs and drawings that comply with Element Six design and drawing standards.
• Supervise manufacturing process if necessary.
• Commissioning and handover of new equipment to customer.
• Compile procedure and user manuals when necessary.
• Perform general design office administration tasks.
  
  

• BEng Degree / BTech (Mechanical)
• N6 relevant technical qualifications will be considered
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

• Must be a conceptual thinker and be innovative in his/her approach to solving problems.
• Must be enthusiastic about mechanical design.
• Experience on 2D and 3D CAD system is essential (experience on CREO Elements Direct is advantageous).
• An understanding of the FEA method and experience on FEA software is essential.
• Must have a good knowledge of technical drawing standards.
• Testing and commissioning skills.
• Good understanding of the mechanical design process from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Required to have report writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• Methodical in creating and storing of all design documentation.
  
  

Company Description

Who we are

Element Six (E6), is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide super materials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US.

Our mission

We put our customers first. Using our technological expertise and industrial leadership we deliver innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage.

Our vision

With access to the most sophisticated R&D technology and the best minds in the business, the future is full of possibilities.

Job Overview

We are looking for an energetic, innovative, driven individual to join our team. The successful candidate will join our Engineering Design team. The role is based at our Springs site and requires close collaboration with teams both locally and in other sites within the E6 Group.

Duties and tasks

• Discuss and obtain design specifications and scope and agree on completion date with customer.
• Manage design projects (from concept to commissioning).
• Conceptualize designs of new equipment, products and related tooling.
• Review designs with design team.
• Perform engineering calculations to support conceptual designs (using FEA if necessary).
• Produce detailed 3D designs and drawings that comply with Element Six design and drawing standards.
• Supervise manufacturing process if necessary.
• Commissioning and handover of new equipment to customer.
• Compile procedure and user manuals when necessary.
• Perform general design office administration tasks.

Qualifications and experience

• BEng Degree / BTech (Mechanical)
• N6 relevant technical qualifications will be considered
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Criteria and Skills

• Must be a conceptual thinker and be innovative in his/her approach to solving problems.
• Must be enthusiastic about mechanical design.
• Experience on 2D and 3D CAD system is essential (experience on CREO Elements Direct is advantageous).
• An understanding of the FEA method and experience on FEA software is essential.
• Must have a good knowledge of technical drawing standards.
• Testing and commissioning skills.
• Good understanding of the mechanical design process from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Required to have report writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment or independently.
• Methodical in creating and storing of all design documentation.

Employment Equity & Inclusion and Diversity

The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background screening check which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

• Analyse project requirements and develop electrical and automation system specifications in line with customer and regulatory standards.
• Design electrical layouts and automation solutions, incorporating product integration, panel schematics, and cable routing.
• Generate detailed technical drawings and documentation for production, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and technical teams to ensure alignment of design intent with commercial and operational objectives.
• Provide field-based technical support during system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases.
• Resolve complex technical issues alongside field engineers, identifying root causes and recommending sustainable solutions.
• Maintain design records, revision histories, and project archives in accordance with engineering and quality management standards.
• Continuously improve design methodologies, drawing libraries, and component standards to enhance project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety codes, electrical regulations, and industry best practices.
  
  

• Electrical engineering qualification (BEng, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical or automation system design within industrial or commercial sectors.
• Proven proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical) for producing technical drawings and schematics.
• Solid understanding of electrical design principles, standards (e.g., SANS, IEC), and protection methodologies.
• Practical working knowledge of power and automation systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical documentation and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and analytical approach to technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

• Experience providing hands-on technical support or field engineering services.
• Exposure to projects involving system integration, commissioning, or maintenance support.
• Familiarity with panel building, electrical installation, or switchgear applications.
• Customer-facing experience in a solution-oriented technical role.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits, troubleshooting, and field collaboration.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer.
  
  

• Location: Hybrid (Head Office with occasional regional or site visits).
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel to customer or site locations across Southern Africa.
• Working Hours: Standard working hours; extended hours during critical project phases may apply.
• Compensation Range: Aligned with C5 Paterson Grade; RewardOnline benchmarked compensation between 25%–75% quartiles for equivalent roles.
  
  

• Vision: Advance the lives of every person in Southern Africa sustainably through electrification and automation.
• Mission: Connect with customers by deeply understanding their evolving needs; promote brands and solutions to solve tomorrow’s problems today; and partner across the value chain in a sustainable, easy-to-do-business way.
  
  

• Open – We communicate honestly and transparently, listening deeply to differing views.
• Loyal – We serve our customers, colleagues, and manufacturers with integrity and dedication.
• Brave – We go beyond comfort zones, taking on new challenges with courage and vision.

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SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Western Cape Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000286/CS

Date posted:

Friday, August 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

POSITION INFO:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and commissioning jigs and fixtures to improve productivity and safety within production environments. This includes identifying suitable applications, conceptualising and designing solutions, conducting stress analysis, selecting appropriate materials, and producing manufacturing and installation drawings. Responsibilities extend to training production staff, compiling maintenance and calibration procedures, and investigating manufacturing problems to propose viable solutions.

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Requirements:

Minimum: National Diploma in Engineering

2 - 3 Years of Design knowledge and experience within a manufacturing company

Proficient in SolidWorks

Proficient in general computer skills (MS Office)

SA Driverâs license and own vehicle

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• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of design engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Product Development: Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Design Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Project Management: Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and sales to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches.
• Prototype Testing: Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications and performance expectations.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and test reports.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5 to 10 years) in a similar role within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team of engineers.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team focused on pump-related products.

This role will be responsible for leading the drafting and design of 2D and 3D mechanical drawings, reviewing technical specifications, and supporting cross-functional teams through the full design and production cycle.

The position plays a key part in ensuring design accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering compliance.

Salary: R47 000 – R60 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and draft detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings using Autodesk design packages.
• Approve and amend machining and fabrication drawings to ensure alignment with manufacturing and quality standards.
• Perform engineering calculations related to load analysis, fluid dynamics, centre of gravity, bearing selection, and general mechanical design.
• Oversee drawing office administration including revision control, archiving, and transmittal management.
• Finalise general and sectional arrangement drawings for internal records and client submission.
• Lead design compliance and dimensional checks for pumps and components.
• Mentor draughtsman and ensure design integrity across deliverables.
• Support engineering change requests and integrate updates into production schedules.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and quality teams to address design queries and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain digital and manual drawing records for easy traceability and reference.
• Evaluate and enhance existing products with a focus on cost-efficiency and manufacturability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for design and production optimisation.
• Assist fabrication and machine shop personnel with technical interpretation of drawings.
• Ensure proper creation, maintenance, and accuracy of Bills of Materials (BoMs).

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Design, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design or draughting, particularly in pump manufacturing or heavy industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk packages and drawing management systems (Vault experience preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of ERP integration with production data and BoM structures.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning and CAD-based modelling.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is advantageous.
• Previous involvement in machine shop environments and foundry processes preferred.
  Strong grasp of mechanical manufacturing processes and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Able to conduct technical assessments of fits, tolerances, fasteners, bearings, and alignment specifications.
• Skilled in interpreting and amending complex mechanical assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Use of precision tools including verniers, micrometres, and calipers.
• Basic knowledge of materials and corrosion resistance to guide selection processes.

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SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

FOUR POINT 0

Job Ref:

JHB000122/Louis

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R720,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, with a core focus on power distribution and power quality. Work alongside product and automation specialists to deliver technical solutions to the industrial and commercial sector, support ongoing R&D, and be a key contributor in the evolution of our energy portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical System Design: Lead the design and specification of electrical and automation projects, with a strong emphasis on power distribution, power quality correction, and MCC assemblies. Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) to produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and layouts.
• Project Execution & Solution Architecture: Participate in solution architecture and execution, from initial feasibility and costing to handover and troubleshooting. Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, proposal engineers, and product specialists.
• Product & Technical Support: Provide Level 3 technical support for the power product portfolio, acting as an expert resource for both customers and internal teams. Aid in technical investigations, application support, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Research & Development: Engage in the research, development, and enhancement of new and existing product solutions within the power and energy markets.
• Business Development: Support the sales team with technical input on proposals and customer engagements. Identify opportunities to drive growth in the power/energy business unit.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Assist the Engineering Manager with team deliverables, freeing up management capacity and mentoring junior engineers as required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience (with at least 2 years in a design engineering role), focused on power distribution and power quality. Exposure to automation systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical design and CAD proficiency.
• Solid grounding in energy distribution and power quality principles.
• Understanding of automation systems and integration.
• Experience with solution architecture/execution and technical sales environments.
• Ability to speak Afrikaans.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and run projects from concept to completion.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, suppliers, and technical teams.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and reviewing electrical systems and components in compliance with applicable standards, client specifications, and project requirements. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective electrical solutions across various projects.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical systems, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring layouts, and control systems
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for electrical equipment and systems
• Conduct load calculations, voltage drop analysis, cable sizing, and protective device coordination
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards (e.g., IEC, SANS, NEC), and safety regulations
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components such as switchgear, transformers, cables, and circuit breakers
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and instrumentation teams to integrate electrical systems with other disciplines
• Participate in design reviews, hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), and risk assessments
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve design-related queries
• Conduct site inspections and surveys to gather project data and verify design feasibility
• Qualifications
• BTech, B. Eng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical, or Electronic Engineering
• 3-5 years' experience in engineering design or power systems
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP,
• Experience with relevant simulation and design software packages would be beneficial (PV*Sol, PV Syst, WaSP, MatLab)
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, protection schemes, and utility standards
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Projects, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, MS excel Power query
• Valid Drivers' License and own car
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication
  
  

• Participative Leadership
• Planning & Organizing
• Monitoring & Measuring
  
  

• Strategic "big picture" thinking
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking
  
  

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive & Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence & Quality Orientation

Required Experience : • 5+ years relevant working experience.

We are seeking a hands-on mechanical design engineer to join our team. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering design, committed to quality and safety, and have expertise in design from defining the user need, through the design process up to manufacturing and commissioning of the design, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of our Air Cooling Unit (ACU) Business Unit. Join us and make a tangible impact!

The ACU business unit focuses on the roll-out of our mobile air cooling units (ACU’s) at mining clients to enable operations in remote underground hotspots. M-Tech Industrial patented this product, is the OEM, and does in field maintenance and service, and our footprint is increasing throughout the platinum and gold mines in South Africa and starting to expand abroad. We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist with the mechanical and system design engineering needs. The successful applicant will be based in Potchefstroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Report to and work alongside the ACU business unit manager.
• Apply mechanical and system design process methodically from URS to project implementation, commissioning and commercialisation.
• Designs may include but not limited to:
o Ventilation and cooling demand calculations.
o Refrigeration system design, optimisations, modifications and enhancements (change of refrigerant, change of compressor, change of duty, mechanical component and material changes, etc.)
o System integration of mobile refrigeration unit with mine infrastructure and auxiliary systems.
o Component, materials and instrumentation selection.
o Define maintenance and service requirements, measurements, checks and specifications and train technicians and mine personnel on maintenance and service requirements.
o Develop quality control procedures and checks from manufacturing to commissioning.
o Fault finding as well as failure and root cause analyses.
o Responsible for CAD manufacturing drawings and design documentation and manuals.
o Product modification and enhancement through M-Tech’s Engineering Change process (ECP).
o Need identification and new product design
• Responsible for overseeing commissioning and monitoring to optimise the solution for the customer.
• Patent and design registration where applicable.
• Develop and manage project budget.

Skills and competencies:
• Mechanical design experience where methodical design process is followed to ensure best chance for project success.
• Be just as comfortable in developing the URS, doing mechanical design, setting up manufacturing drawings in CAD all the way to implementing, testing and commissioning designs.
• Willing to work in the mining environment, specifically underground during initial site survey and design implementation and commissioning oversight.
• Team player and effective communicator
• Strong Thermodynamic knowledge
• Strong data analysis skills (must be proficient with MS Excel).
• Strong drawing capability with an interest in hardware and the physical building of equipment.
• Be hands-on and Practical
• Attention to detail

Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualification – B.Eng Mechanical
• 5+ years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge on Mine health and safety.
• Managerial Experience
• Design, Manufacturing and Draughting experience.
• Refrigeration Experience will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a mining environment will be beneficial

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