2,234 Cad Software jobs in South Africa

The CAD Draughtsman, a key technical position within our team, is primarily responsible for creating detailed and accurate CAD designs that align with customer specifications and requirements. This role demands a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality control, ensuring that all designs not only meet client expectations but also adhere rigorously to Safety and IEC Standards.

In addition to technical proficiency in CAD, the role involves conducting thorough testing and quality control of electrical panels. The CAD Draughtsman is also expected to maintain positive customer relationships, effectively communicating and collaborating to refine designs and resolve any design-related issues. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in drafting and design, a strong understanding of electrical, PLC and instrumentation systems, and the ability to engage effectively with clients to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and customer centric.

Responsibilities

1. Site Readiness
: Ensure preparedness for on-site work, including medical fitness, correct PPE as per requirements, and completion of site-specific training

2. Production of Electrical, Instrument & Network Drawings
: Create precise and detailed electrical, instrument, and network drawings that meet specific customer requirements and specifications

3. Designing as per Afrilek's Standards
: Ensure all designs adhere to Afrilek's established standards, maintaining consistency and quality in all design outputs.

4. QCP Document Control
: Manage and update Quality Control Procedures (QCP) documents to ensure they are current and accurate.

5. Quality Control Inspections and Testing
: Conduct quality control inspections and testing of designs to ensure compliance with QC documents and industry standards

6. Quality Control Inspections and Testing
: Conduct quality control inspections and testing of designs to ensure compliance with QC documents and industry standards

7. Document Control
: Manage and control documents related to projects, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all design documents.

8. Clarification and Redlining of Drawings
: Provide clarification and redline modifications to existing drawings as needed, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date revisions.

9. Site Tracing of Existing Panels
: Perform site tracing for existing panels to accurately capture and reflect the current state and layout in CAD drawings.

10. Sales and Client Engagement:
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to grasp client needs and contribute to crafting bespoke project proposals. Engage in initial project meetings, provide expert advice, and assist in estimating project timelines and expenses.

11. Project Management Compliance:
Oversee projects, ensuring they conform to the project management standards established by the organization. Coordinate effectively with team members and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to project timelines.

12.Compliance (Risk) and Safety with Method Statements
: Guarantee strict adherence to industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines throughout the design, implementation, and operational phases of automated systems. Execute comprehensive risk assessments, devise safety protocols, and promptly address safety concerns. Prepare and maintain detailed method statements for all procedures.

Qualifications

Certificate, Diploma, or Associate Degree in:
Electrical Engineering (for electrical CAD roles), CAD or Drafting Technology, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN

About Us

We are a
dynamic and growing aluminium business
specializing in
bespoke glass, aluminium solutions, and pergola shutters
. With a reputation for innovation and precision, we are expanding our team and urgently seeking a talented
young drafter
to bring our projects to life. While the role will
initially be on a pay-per-job basis
, strong performers will have the opportunity to transition into
permanent employment
within our company.

Role Overview

As a Draftsman, you will be responsible for creating detailed technical drawings and designs for aluminium and glass installations. You'll work closely with our team to ensure projects are accurately drafted and ready for manufacturing and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create precise drawings and designs using
  Orgadata LogiKal
  (preferred).
• If no LogiKal experience, strong background in
  Revit, Inventor, or SolidWorks
  will be considered.
• Interpret architectural drawings and convert them into fabrication-ready designs.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all drawings meet project requirements.
• Deliver accurate work on time in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Draftsman in aluminium, glass, or related fields.
• Practical knowledge of aluminium profiles is a major advantage.
• Proficiency in
  Orgadata LogiKal
  highly advantageous.
• Strong skills in
  Revit, Inventor, or SolidWorks
  if no prior LogiKal experience.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Remote work
  – flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Initial pay-per-job basis
  – to assess abilities and working style.
• Path to permanent employment
  – top performers will be offered a full-time position.
• Opportunity to work on unique, bespoke projects in a dynamic and growing business.

This position is ideally for a person who wants to work as a freelancer (Draw GIS and CAD drawings when needed and paid per job)

Company Description

UD Global Solutions leverages the latest Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to detect utilities across various industries. Our advanced capabilities allow us to accurately determine the size and depth of underground objects, including electrical, water, sewage, and fiber utilities. We are committed to providing reliable and precise utility detection services.

Required

UD Global Solutions is based in Fourways Johannesburg - it is expected to have at least 1 onsite meeting a month, so the ability to travel is required. It is a Freelancer role (whereby the successful person will invoice per job done) - working from home and based on project requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with Utilities and related detection equipment
• Strong Communication skills for effective team interaction and client relations
• CAD Experience
• CIS Experience
• Drafting Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in GPR technology is advantageous

CAD Draughtsman / Civil 3D Designer

CAD Draughtsman/ Civil 3D Designer (Cape Town)

Municipal Services Engineering

Synopsis (Brief description of the Company and the Position)

With over 65 years of multidisciplinary consulting engineering and project management expertise, Ingerop South Africa is looking to appoint a proactive and driven CAD Draughtsman / Civil 3D Designer to join our dynamic Water and Civils team in Bellville, Cape Town. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work on impactful municipal infrastructure projects within a collaborative and experienced environment.

Areas of responsibility

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Collaborating with Project Managers and Lead Engineers on all design drawings
• Producing engineering design deliverables in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including:
• Pipe networks, road alignments, long and cross sections, earthworks, surfaces, and corridor modelling
• Infrastructure layouts, general arrangements, and detailed sections in both 2D and 3D
• Creating and managing Civil 3D templates, styles, assemblies, alignments, and profiles
• Applying engineering principles and standards in the preparation of accurate and consistent drawings
• Coordinating with internal and external disciplines, responding to design changes, and issuing drawings for review or construction
• Supporting projects, including coordination, file management, and CAD standards adherence
• Working independently in a fast-paced, multi-project environment while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

Education, Language & Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) – Grade 12
• Autodesk certification (AutoCAD Civil 3D / Revit)
• Advantageous:
• N4/N5 Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice (MDDOP) National Certificate
• Certificate of Competency from a member college of the South African Institute of Draughting

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in the built environment

• Highly proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D (compulsory)

• Proven experience in:

• Pipe network design (stormwater, sewer, water)
• Earthworks and surface modelling
• Roads and corridor design
• Experience with the following software is beneficial:
• Revit
• BIM360 (Docs and Design)
• Navisworks
• InfraWorks
• Plant 3D
• SolidWorks
• Workshared model environments

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, CAD/BIM standards, and drafting methods
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written)
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision

Remuneration

Cost to Company: Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

What You'll Do

• Write, debug and maintain high-quality code
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to design and deliver impactful features
• Work alongside Agile teams to create innovative solutions for a global audience

What You'll Bring

• A degree in BSc Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proficiency in C# (mandatory), SQL Server, JavaScript, Angular or HTML/ CSS

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Software Engineering Lead

Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?

Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Providing design input across a product
• Acting as an acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues, for both internal and external contacts
• Interfacing with other personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Completing complex bug fixes, and resolving technical issues
• Designing and working with complex data models
• Mentoring lead software developers interested in consultancy in development methodologies and optimization techniques

Requirements

• Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Have minimum 7 years Software Development experience
• Be expert in development languages, including C#, Angular, AWS
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Hybrid – Once or twice a week in the office

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
-Health care plans and benefits
-Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
-Life assurance and accident policies
-Comprehensive pension plans
-Access to learning and development resources
Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

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