Chief Electrical Draughtsperson x2 at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A leading organisation is seeking two experienced Chief Draughtspersons (Electrical) to join its Johannesburg. This opportunity is ideal for experienced electrical draughting professionals with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in managing drawing office operations, maintaining drafting standards, and producing high-quality engineering drawings.
• The successful candidates will oversee drawing office activities, supervise technical resources, and ensure the timely production of accurate engineering drawings in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the drawing office.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate draughting personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate drawing office resources.
• Develop, implement, and maintain drafting standards and procedures.
• Produce and oversee the preparation of high-quality electrical engineering drawings.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, compliant, and meet required quality standards.
• Review, check, correct, and approve engineering drawings before issue.
• Monitor drawing production schedules and provide accurate time estimates to support project delivery.
• Ensure effective drawing layout, presentation, and legibility.
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams to ensure design requirements are achieved.
• Maintain document control and drawing revision processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the drawing office.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or National N Diploma in Engineering/Draughting (NQF Level 6 – 240 Credits).
• Minimum 8 years' related electrical draughting experience.
• Proven experience supervising a drawing office or draughting team.
• Experience in work planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing standards and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to work within demanding project schedules while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Software Requirements

• Bentley MicroStation V8i (Essential)
• Experience producing all engineering drawings using Bentley MicroStation V8i
• 3D modelling experience will be advantageous