TRAFFIC Gauteng

Technical Illustrator/Technical Manual Designer

Impleo
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Reference: RS000194-CB-1

Are you a technical creative with a passion for heavy machinery? Join a leading mining equipment company where you'll create clear, high-quality technical illustrations and manuals for underground and open-cast equipment, while building a solid future with industry giants.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Diploma or Certificate in Technical Illustration, Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or similar
  • 3-5 years' experience in technical illustration and manual design within a manufacturing or heavy-equipment environment
  • Produce accurate 2D/3D technical illustrations (exploded views, assemblies, schematics) for underground mining machinery
  • Proven experience producing manuals for mechanical or industrial machinery
  • Proficient in SolidWorks Composer, SolidWorks / Inventor, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator & InDesign
  • Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies and engineering drawings
  • Excellent written and visual communication skills (English)
  • Design and compile operator manuals, maintenance & service manuals, parts catalogues, and technical training documentation
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and BOMs to ensure technical accuracy
  • Ensure documentation complies with OEM standards, MHSA requirements, and internal quality systems
  • Liaise with Engineering, Production, Service, and Training teams to gather technical input
  • Maintain document control, version management, and updates aligned with engineering changes
Package & Remuneration

Market Related plus Benefits

About This Role

Career insights for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,512/month
R17,001 to R35,326/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving Speaking
Common Technologies
AutoCAD 2024 Revit 2024 MicroStation CONNECT Edition Microsoft PowerPoint 365 ANSYS Mechanical 2024 Various modern FEA packages (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL) Adams 2024 Mastercam 2024

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,512/month

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