2 Cad Technician jobs in South Africa
Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
R 400,000.00 - 600,000.00 (South African Rand)
About the job Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design)Excellent Opportunity for a Remote CAD Draftsman (Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design) To join our highly recognised UK client in the international arena for interior architecture.
Position: Mid-to-Senior CAD Draftsman Retail Shopfitting & Joinery Design
Location: Fully Remote (Preferably residing in Cape Town)
Salary: R400,000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Experience: 3+ 5+ 7+years in a similar role
Working Hours: UK hours (5 days a week)
Leave: 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled CAD Draftsman with experience in retail shopfitting and joinery design to work remotely for a UK-based company. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Autodesk Inventor 2024 and Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 , producing high-quality technical drawings and ensuring designs are optimized for CNC cutting and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. CAD Drawing & Technical Design:
- Produce full Inventor drawing packs using the provided A3 drawing template.
- Generate full PDF drawing packs and GA level drawings .
- Ensure Pack & Go models are prepared in Inventor and meet ETS standards for seamless collaboration with the UK team.
2. AutoCAD & CNC Preparation:
- Create machine-ready DXFs for joinery CNC, ensuring:
- Clearly labeled materials and rebate depths.
- Separate cutting paths (not just a screen dump of Inventor parts).
- Generate laser-ready DXFs for metal parts, including flat patterns with correctly sized holes for each application (e.g., 5mm hole for M6 tapped thread).
- Provide full IGES files of complete units.
- Deliver IGES files for laser-cut tubes , if necessary (e.g., slotted posts or detailed tubes).
4. Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all models and drawings adhere to UK manufacturing and shopfitting standards .
- Work closely with the UK team, following ETS standards to ensure all files are accessible and editable in the UK.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Software Proficiency:
- Autodesk Inventor 2024
- Autodesk AutoCAD 2024
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of retail shopfitting, joinery, and metal fabrication .
- Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings for wood and metal components.
- Familiarity with flat pattern metal design and laser-cut part preparation .
Education & Experience:
- Mid-Level: 3+ years of experience in a CAD drafting role related to retail, joinery, or shopfitting.
- Senior Level: 5+ years of experience with strong project delivery capabilities.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architectural Technology, or a related field .
- Strong portfolio of past projects in retail store design, fixtures, or shopfitting .
- Fully remote role (must have reliable internet and own CAD software access).
- UK working hours (5 days a week).
- 19 days annual leave + UK bank holidays .
- Salary range: R400 000 R600,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience).
- R1500,00 Medical Allowance p/m
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing their experience with retail shopfitting and CAD drafting.
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Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician
Posted 10 days ago
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TRIZ Engineering Solutions is looking for an experienced draughtsman to perform the tasks of an Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician. This requires working closely with Lead Engineers and possessing the ability to fit into the DNA of the company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from being a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, he/she will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in the role.Triz Engineering Solutions ( is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development.We provide end-to-end engineering services for commercial vehicle engineering and development from feasibility and conceptualization, through productionization and service support. Our solutions include zero emissions such as battery electric- and fuel cell- as well as hybrid- or conventional-powered products. We also offer solutions for other advanced vehicle technologies such as ADAS, vehicle autonomy, and telematics. Our services are turnkey solutions that are validation tested and ready for mass production.Our product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off-highway, refuse, and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets.Requirements:
- Internationally recognized or South African matric (Grade 12/NQF Level 5)
- Recognized industry technical qualification (2yrs minimum duration)
- Two to Five full-time 3D and 2D CAD experience, post qualification, in any mid-to-high-end CAD Software (Solid works, Solid Edge, Siemens, Creo, Inventor)
- Previous experience in the design and integration of automotive components and a sound knowledge of Siemens NX will be an advantage.
- Be able to show relevant experience in:
- Manufacturing process exposure (Welding, Sheetmetal, Pipe bending, Harness manufacturing)
- Use Siemens NX and -Teamcenter to create and maintain Service Documentation of Truck Chassis Systems such as cab, chassis and/or power train components.
- Assign VMRS codes to OEM truck parts on Teamcenter.
- Publish Service Documentation to the customer database.
- Communicate with customer representatives regarding technical and project requirements
- Plan daily tasks, keep a record of task status, and create reports.
- Interface with Design Engineering to understand the design intent of the relevant Truck
- Other tasks that might be required in line of duty
- Design and integration of mechanical or electro-mechanical equipment
- 3D CAD design of sheet metal components, formed piping, hose routing etc.
- Creating 2D manufacturing drawings that include tolerance assignment, welding symbols, GD&T
- Creating complex CAD assemblies of systems, layout/assembly drawings
- Setting up bills of materials
- Operate Siemens NX and Team Center
- Learn customer Engineering Standards and Processes
- Review Engineering CAD Models and Drawings for adherence to standards
- Provide feedback to engineers regarding standards
- Develop and execute non-design intent technical verification activities on engineers’ CAD files
- Provide input into the continuous improvement of CAD processes and standards
- Training Engineering standards to new employees
- Recording CAD and customer standard-related knowledge and experience in a body of knowledge
- Assist with planning, tracking, and reporting of drafting service activities.
- Supporting the EPC administrative process for foreign-based team members.
- Contributing to the overall administrative housekeeping and timeous OKR metrics.
- Attention to detail
- Excellent in task management
- Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
- Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
- Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Passionate about efficient and effective administration
Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician
Posted today
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Job Description
TRIZ Engineering Solutions is looking for an experienced draughtsman to perform the tasks of an Automotive Service Documentation and CAD Technician. This requires working closely with Lead Engineers and possessing the ability to fit into the DNA of the company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from being a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, he/she will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in the role.Triz Engineering Solutions ( is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development.We provide end-to-end engineering services for commercial vehicle engineering and development from feasibility and conceptualization, through productionization and service support. Our solutions include zero emissions such as battery electric- and fuel cell- as well as hybrid- or conventional-powered products. We also offer solutions for other advanced vehicle technologies such as ADAS, vehicle autonomy, and telematics. Our services are turnkey solutions that are validation tested and ready for mass production.Our product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off-highway, refuse, and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets. Requirements:
- Internationally recognized or South African matric (Grade 12/NQF Level 5)
- Recognized industry technical qualification (2yrs minimum duration)
- Two to Five full-time 3D and 2D CAD experience, post qualification, in any mid-to-high-end CAD Software (Solid works, Solid Edge, Siemens, Creo, Inventor)
- Previous experience in the design and integration of automotive components and a sound knowledge of Siemens NX will be an advantage.
- Be able to show relevant experience in:
- Manufacturing process exposure (Welding, Sheetmetal, Pipe bending, Harness manufacturing)
- Use Siemens NX and -Teamcenter to create and maintain Service Documentation of Truck Chassis Systems such as cab, chassis and/or power train components.
- Assign VMRS codes to OEM truck parts on Teamcenter.
- Publish Service Documentation to the customer database.
- Communicate with customer representatives regarding technical and project requirements
- Plan daily tasks, keep a record of task status, and create reports.
- Interface with Design Engineering to understand the design intent of the relevant Truck
- Other tasks that might be required in line of duty
- Design and integration of mechanical or electro-mechanical equipment
- 3D CAD design of sheet metal components, formed piping, hose routing etc.
- Creating 2D manufacturing drawings that include tolerance assignment, welding symbols, GD&T
- Creating complex CAD assemblies of systems, layout/assembly drawings
- Setting up bills of materials
- Operate Siemens NX and Team Center
- Learn customer Engineering Standards and Processes
- Review Engineering CAD Models and Drawings for adherence to standards
- Provide feedback to engineers regarding standards
- Develop and execute non-design intent technical verification activities on engineers’ CAD files
- Provide input into the continuous improvement of CAD processes and standards
- Training Engineering standards to new employees
- Recording CAD and customer standard-related knowledge and experience in a body of knowledge
- Assist with planning, tracking, and reporting of drafting service activities.
- Supporting the EPC administrative process for foreign-based team members.
- Contributing to the overall administrative housekeeping and timeous OKR metrics.
- Attention to detail
- Excellent in task management
- Ability to work under pressure and handle priority changes
- Passionate about automotive engineering and CAD design
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
- Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Passionate about efficient and effective administration
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