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Mechanical Design Draughtsman

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: General
Reference: 2326485

Apply before Feb 07 2026 | 58 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Adcorp Insights

Role Purpose:

- To provide Mechanical Draughting support to the Projects Department and the Mill

Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities:

• Design and detail mechanical components for Projects and Maintenance.

• Provide drawing support for mechanical breakdowns (measurement, detailing and

modifications).

• Prepare layout drawings for the installation of new equipment across the Mill.

• Draught and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Prepare Line and Valve Lists.

• Liaise with Process Engineers and Vendors.

• Provide technical support to the Project and Maintenance teams.

• Provide drawing support for piping layouts when required.

• Manage and maintain all mechanical drawings effectively.

• Provide administrative support when necessary.

• Provide draughting support to other engineering disciplines when required.

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work.

• Submit weekly progress updates to the Drawing Office Manager.

• Report directly to the Drawing Office Manager

Candidate Requirements

Requirements:

• Strong Mechanical Engineering background with 5–10 years of practical working

experience under minimal supervision.

• N5 in Mechanical Engineering (essential).

• Proven experience in Piping, Mechanical Components, Machine Drawings, and

Structural Steel (essential).

• Knowledge of Pulp & Paper processes and related equipment will be an advantage.

• Team player with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Must have own reliable transport.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (essential).

• Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (essential).

• Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Plant P&ID (essential).

• Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Certification (compulsory).

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).

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