Senior Draftsperson

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineer / Draughting (or equivalent)
• Full-Time
• Cape Town, RSA
• Last Date: 28th February 2026

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Sevra Company Overview Sevra Engineering & Project Management Consultants LLC (Sevra) is a specialist marine engineering consultancy with head offices in the United Arab Emirates and a branch office in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 2025, Sevra was founded with the objective of building a technically rigorous, commercially astute consultancy focused exclusively on marine and coastal infrastructure. The company combines deep regional experience with efficient, high-quality delivery models to provide practical engineering solutions for complex maritime projects.

Sevra delivers services across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage master planning and feasibility through to detailed design and construction supervision. The firm's core technical capabilities include coastal numerical modelling, coastal engineering, marine structural engineering, marine geotechnics, dredging and reclamation design, and construction-phase engineering support. Sevra's work spans ports and terminals, waterfront developments, marinas, breakwaters, shoreline protection schemes, and specialist marine infrastructure.

Job Overview The Senior Draftsperson will play a critical role in the delivery of marine and coastal infrastructure projects from Sevra's Cape Town office. The role carries responsibility for the production, coordination, and quality control of detailed engineering drawings and models for marine structures and associated infrastructure.

This position requires an experienced marine-focused draftsperson capable of working independently, understanding engineering intent, and translating complex structural and coastal designs into clear, accurate, and construction-ready documentation.

The Senior Draftsperson will act as Sevra's lead drafting authority in Cape Town, ensuring drawing outputs are technically aligned, professionally presented, and issued in accordance with project standards, codes, and client requirements. The role includes close coordination with UAE-based engineers and offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities Marine Drafting Accountability

• Take full responsibility for the quality, accuracy and consistency of all drafting ouputs for marine and coastal projects delivered from the Cape Town office.
• Produce and check detailed drawings, general arrangements, sections, details, and reinforcement drawings for marine structures.
• Ensure all drawing deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with applicable standards and project specifications.

Technical Delivery Detailed Engineering Drawings and Digital Models:

• Quay walls (sheet pile, combi-wall, diaphragm wall, gravity and block walls)
• Jetties, piers, deck-on-pile structures, and dolphins
• Fender systems and mooring arrangements
• Revetments, breakwaters, and shoreline protection structures
• Marine foundations, pile layouts, and structural connections
• Dredging, reclamation, and associated marine works

Preparation of 3D Modelling & Visualization:

• Develop basic 3D models of marine structures and waterfront layouts to support design coordination and client presentations.
• Produce simple 3D renders and visual outputs to assist with technical communication, tender submissions, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist engineers in spatial coordination of structural, geotechnical, and coastal elements through model-based workflows.
• Develop terrain surfaces, design surfaces, and grading models using Civil 3D.
• Prepare dredging and reclamation volume estimates based on existing and proposed levels.
• Generate cross-sections, long-sections, and volume reports to support feasibility studies and detailed design stages.
• Support breakwater and revetment quantity take-offs, including rock volumes and armour quantities.

Drawing Package Production:

• Produce reinforcement detailing and structural connection drawings.
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, and coastal engineers to resolve technical queries and ensure constructability.
• Prepare drawing packages for concept, tender, detailed design, and construction stages.
• Assist with preparation of as-built drawings and site redline updates.

Quality Assurance & Risk

• Establish and maintain drawing standards, templates, layering systems, and title block controls.
• Perform internal checking and peer review of drawings prior to issue.
• Coordinate interfaces between structural, civil, and coastal disciplines to ensure integrated drawing outputs.
• Support offshore coordination with UAE front office and project managers.

Team & Practice Development

• Contribute to the development of internal drafting standards and workflows.
• Mentor and guide junior draftspersons and CAD technicians.
• Assist in improving digital workflows, BIM integration, and model-based coordination where applicable.
• Support tender submissions with drawing inputs and conceptual visuals.

Qualifications & Professional Registrations

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Draughting.
• 8 - 12 years' relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in marine infrastructure drafting is essential.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working on port, terminal, or waterfront projects preferred.
• Experience working with international engineering standards preferred.

Technical Skills & Tools Core Drafting Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in the preparation of detailed 2D engineering drawings for marine and coastal infrastructure projects.
• Strong capability in producing accurate general arrangement drawings, plans, sections, elevations, and detailed construction drawings.
• High-level competence in reinforcement detailing, structural detailing, and preparation of bar bending schedules where required.
• Clear understanding of drafting standards, layering conventions, title block control, scaling, annotation, and drawing presentation.
• Ability to produce clear, coordinated, and construction-ready drawing packages suitable for tender and IFC (Issued for Construction) stages.
• Experience in preparing and coordinating large drawing sets across multiple disciplines.
• Strong attention to dimensional accuracy, drawing consistency, and revision control.
• Ability to identify drawing inconsistencies, missing information, or coordination clashes and proactively raise queries with engineers.
• Familiarity with detailing requirements for marine durability, corrosion protection systems, and coastal construction practices.
• Experience preparing as-built drawings based on contractor mark-ups and site information.

Software & Digital Tools

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (essential).
• Experience with Civil 3D and/or Revit (strongly preferred).
• Experience working with BIM workflows preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and drawing management systems.
• Experience with cloud-based collaboration platforms preferred.
• Application of structured checking and revision control procedures.
• Clear documentation of drawing assumptions and technical notes.
• Ability to produce accurate, coordinated, and construction-ready drawing packages.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high technical standards.

Behavioural & Soft Skills The role requires a high standard of professional conduct and interpersonal behaviour. These attributes are considered as important as technical competence.

• Demonstrates a strong team-oriented mindset, working for the collective success of the company rather than individual agendas.
• Contributes positively to a respectful, professional, and collaborative working environment, both within the local office and across offshore and international teams.
• Engages constructively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, and does not participate in workplace negativity, gossip, or unprofessional conduct.
• Actively supports, collaborates with, and uplifts team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of others.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally, particularly when working under pressure or across different cultures and time zones.
• Demonstrates maturity, accountability, and sound judgement in all professional interactions.

Working Environment Expecations

• Office Location: Based full-time in Sevra's Cape Town office, South Africa.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with a standard working week of 45 hours.
• Office Attendance: The role is primarily office-based, with an expectation of a minimum of three days per week in the Cape Town office to support collaboration, project delivery, and team integration.
• Collaboration with Offshore Teams: Effective collaboration with offshore and international technical delivery teams is a core requirement of the role. The successful candidate must be comfortable working across different countries and time zones, managing coordination, communication, and technical integration to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Professional Environment: The role operates within a lean, specialist consultancy environment, requiring a high degree of professionalism, self-management, and accountability.
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