5 Cad Drafting jobs in South Africa

Job Description
About Us
is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

About The Client
Our UK client specializes in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of cutting-edge and customized Smoke and Fire Curtains for various buildings

Position Overview/Description - CAD Technican
Seeking a CAD technician as we take on interesting large-scale projects. Working on technically complex and challenging projects within the building industry, CAD Technician will be involved in project technical drafting as well as collaboration with relevant team

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create high-quality technical drawings of Fire / Smoke Curtains (plans, sections & details) based on drawings supplied by client and information supplied by survey and make modifications to existing drawings
• Create schematic diagrams required for Fire / Smoke Curtain project
• Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings
• Provide drawing register and schedule that aligns with the project requirements
• Liaise with architects, engineers, designers, Project Manager and other relevant individual (via email or Teams meeting) to understand the design requirements
• Ensure drawings are compliant with industry standards and protocols
• Able to explore, upload and download files to & from collaborative sites/CDE (Asite, V4P, Aconex, etc.)
• Conduct quality checks on completed drawings to identify any errors or discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with team Lead to ensure project deadlines are met

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in utilising AutoCAD software (At least 3 years experience Preferable)
• Experience with different collaborative sites (Asite, V4P, Aconex etc.) (Basic training will be provided if required)
• Able to read Architectural / Construction drawings
• Able to read survey data
• Able to produce Construction drawings (At least 3 years experience Preferable)
• Knowledge in building Construction materials
• Highly Detail Oriented

Attributes

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Construction/Manufacturing Design experience
• Technical Drafting Course advantageous

Work Schedule (Mid-shift)

• Monday to Friday (1PM-10PM; Manila Time)

Work Setup (Hybrid - 10 office visits/month)

• Quezon City (Eastwood, Libis / SM North)
• Pasig City (Bridgetowne - Zeta Building)
• South (Alabang, Muntinlupa)
• North (Clark, Pampanga)
• Cebu

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Excellent opportunity for ambitious CAD designers, ideally with experience in structural, architectural, telecoms (LM1) or the metal fabrication industry, to join an established company in a friendly working environment that offers stability for the future.

Our company has been a market leader in the field of telecommunications infrastructure for over 25 years and our CAD team are pivotal to our past and our future successes. Working on varied and challenging projects, you must be able to work well under pressure, deliver outstanding results, have a keen mind, and a solution focused approach. In this role you will be providing CAD modelling for a variety of projects and customers within the dynamic telecoms industry, developing infrastructure solutions which will be at the forefront of the 5G revolution.

Our ideal candidate will be someone who already has experience with AutoCAD design. Experience in a structural, architectural, telecoms, metal fabrication industry or similar would be a distinct advantage.

This is an opportunity to join an established company in a varied, stable yet consistently challenging CAD design role. We offer a friendly working environment within good conditions and excellent opportunities for progression.

In this role you will be expected to produce General Arrangement and Detailed Design drawings for telecommunications base stations using AutoCAD on Streetworks, Greenfield and Rooftop sites. Every design is different and comes with its own set of challenges, you will have a creative approach to problem solving, applying project specifications to site specific situations.

The Role:

• Interpret site surveys and existing drawings, make modifications for various site upgrade projects.
• Drawings encompass all aspects from planning application drawings, through to Detailed Design and Fabrication level drawings.
• Producing accurate and legible drawings using the AutoCAD system to the highest quality
• Amending drawings where necessary.
• Viewing and interpreting all site photos correctly.
• Reviewing the Multi Site Visit with the Engineer who visited the site prior to starting the drawings to ensure correct interpretation and to capture all requirements.
• Liaison with Build team when required on site design issues and changes.
• Compliance with CDM regulations.
• Ensuring product knowledge is up to-date.
• Working to deadlines and providing reliable forecasts.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience of AutoCAD in a telecoms role is desirable.
• Analytical thinking, able to interpret site surveys and existing drawings making the correct changes for various site upgrade projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic person with drive and self-motivation.
• Outstanding communication skills at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, able to deliver the highest levels of accuracy and quality in every drawing.
• Having access to your own transportation is considered essential for this role as public transport is very limited to our offices

This is a fast-paced industry so we are looking for dynamic, hardworking candidates who thrive under pressure with the proven ability to hit deadlines and exceed customer expectations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• CAD: 3 years (Preferred)
• Telecommunications: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The CAD Trainer and Support Technician will be responsible for delivering tailored training programs on Bentley software; MicroStation (not limited to), and inhouse software, creating instructional materials, and conducting workshops to enhance client competency. They will serve as the primary technical support contact, troubleshooting software issues, assisting with installations and configurations, and ensuring SLA compliance. The role involves both onsite and remote client engagement, including periodic visits for proactive issue resolution and SLA reviews. Additionally, they will maintain detailed documentation of training sessions and support activities while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by staying updated on software advancements and industry best practices. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential, along with the flexibility to travel as needed.

• CAD Certification
• 2+ years' experience utilizing CAD software
• National Senior Certificate
• Bentley MicroStation or AutoCAD will be an advantage.

Between 0 & 1 Year

IKON is seeking an Engineering CAD Technician (N4–N6) to join our team in the East Rand of johannesburg.

This role is focused on CAD drawings, technical problem-solving, and project support in the aluminium window and door industry. While the position includes liaising with agents and clients, the core requirement is a technical mindset with CAD/draughting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Convert schedules into accurate quotes and production orders (Bizman software).
• Provide technical support to agents and clients on product designs.
• Assist with R&D projects and custom solutions.
• Ensure quality and compliance on all drawings and orders.

Requirements

• N4–N6 qualification in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–4 years' experience in CAD/draughting/technical support.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; exposure to Revit/Inventor is a plus.
• Strong technical problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Organised, reliable, and able to communicate clearly.