CAD Draughtsperson (Roads) at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Core Purpose

Provide support to Engineers by preparing clear and technically accurate drawings, diagrams and documents, based on design specifications using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

The below listed responsibilities and requirements are assessed during the interview and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for/should possess the following:

• Prepare, finalise and issue drawings for preliminary, detail and construction design for all Road design and related drawings.
• Keep a drawing register with all relevant drawings for record keeping and issuing of drawings to clients.
• Be able to maintain the drawing standards of the Transportation Team.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System.
• Successfully apply CAD standards and ensure adherence thereto.
• Must have knowledge of road sign designs as well as road marking applications.
• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop drawings.
• Consult sketches, notes, schematics, guides and other documentation to create detailed CAD drawings.
• Follow established CAD standards in regard to layering, dimensioning, text annotations and other aspects of CAD usage.
• Review existing CAD drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Edit, rework and update CAD drawing files as required.
• Responsible for maintaining an organized file system for production drawings.
• Responsible for converting existing drawings to PDF or other formats required.
• Follow established ISO 9001 quality system with regard to filing, issue and delivery of production drawings.
• Must be willing and able to assist with the general operations of the company.
• Prepare and submit weekly timesheets.
• Adhere to all administrative, technical and quality procedures of the company.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Certificate and/or Diploma in Drafting

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years draughting experience on Roads related projects.
• Ability to operate latest CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Civil Designer and Trafsoft Road Sign Design Unlimited).
• Understanding various drawing file types and format changes.
• Working knowledge of Civil3D and Civil Designer will be an added advantage.

Person Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• High skill level of AutoCAD
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, feedback to improve performance and monitors work to ensure quality.
• Meets productive standards, completes work in timely manner and strives to increase productivity.
• Consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Ability to solve practical problems, ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as specifications.
• Skilled PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

Requirements

Additional Competencies

• Technical support
• Facilitation of people interaction
• Team Player
• Initiative