TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Electrical Draughtsman - Port Elizabeth

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Job Description

Job Overview

Our client, a prominent brand name, operating in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Electrical Draughtsman to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Awesome career opportunity!

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • ND: Electrical Engineering.
  • Up to 3 years' experience in electrical drawings and design within a manufacturing environment.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office and discipline-specific design software.
  • Knowledge of production processes.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and understand electrical installations.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
  • Ability to plan, organise, and work proactively.
  • Flexibility and resilience.
  • Supervisory capability.
  • Strong relationship-building and customer-focused mindset.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Draft new electrical drawings and maintain updated versions.
  • Ensure drawings comply with ISO 50001 requirements.
  • Track and update changes to electrical drawings as needed.
  • Conduct studies to identify best practices, design improvements, and future trends.
  • Prepare detailed technical presentations for review.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Drive and oversee project designs from initiation to implementation.
  • Complete projects within scope, budget, and timelines while managing risks.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant procedures, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Identify departmental risks and assist with maintaining a risk register.
  • Contribute to budget preparation and promote cost-effective resource use.
  • Monitor expenditure and report deviations.
  • Explore opportunities to reduce operational costs.
  • Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Attend stakeholder meetings and resolve problems promptly.
  • Ensure service delivery standards and SLAs are upheld.

About This Role

Career insights for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R60,939/month
R47,128 to R75,405/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Repairing Troubleshooting
Common Technologies
Simulink MATLAB PSCAD Microsoft PowerPoint 365 AutoCAD Revit MicroStation C

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