TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Electrical CAD Drafter - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Pollock and Associates

Job Description

Overview

A well-established manufacturing operation seeks a technically capable Electrical Draughtsman to join its Process Engineering team. Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer, this role supports plant operations by preparing, maintaining, and optimising electrical drawings and technical documentation.

You will contribute to engineering support activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and project design work to ensure reliable and safe plant performance. The position requires a strong understanding of electrical systems in a manufacturing environment and the ability to accurately interpret and update technical drawings in line with operational and compliance requirements.

This opportunity suits a proactive, detail-oriented technical professional seeking exposure to engineering projects in a structured manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements
  • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Up to 3 years' experience in electrical drafting or design within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • CAD design experience essential
  • Sound understanding of electrical drawings, installations and production processes.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and discipline-specific drafting software
Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and maintain electrical drawings, ensuring accuracy and version control
  • Track and implement drawing revisions aligned with plant modifications
  • Support ISO 50001 compliance and engineering documentation standards
  • Participate in improvement initiatives and engineering projects
  • Assist with risk monitoring, compliance requirements, and cost control activities
  • Maintain effective internal stakeholder relationships to support operational performance

About This Role

Career insights for Manufacturing Engineers positions

Salary Benchmark
R44,155/month
R31,833 to R60,688/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Complex Problem Solving Mathematics Reading Comprehension Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
AutoCAD 2024 CATIA V6 SOLIDWORKS 2024 Eko HCL Notes Microsoft Exchange Online Microsoft Outlook 365 C17/C18