Electrical Draughtsperson

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Port Elizabeth - South Africa

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

My client in Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape is looking for an experienced Electrical Draughtsperson within the Manufacturing Automotive industry.

Only candidates that meet all of the required will be considered.


The ideal candidate is technically sharp detail-driven who lives for accurate drawings thrives on keeping electrical documentation 100% up to date and loves turning complex installations into clear compliant designs. Youre proactive software-savvy (AutoCAD/EPLAN and others) and comfortable supporting both daily operations and exciting improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

To provide high-quality electrical draughting and engineering support services that ensure operational targets are met plant availability is maximised and full compliance (including ISO 50001) is maintained within the Process department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce and revise accurate electrical drawings (single line schematics layouts cable schedules).
  • Ensure all electrical documentation is current correctly version-controlled and readily available.
  • Maintain ISO 50001 compliance in all energy-related electrical documentation.
  • Track implement and record all electrical drawing changes and as-built updates.
  • Conduct studies on best practice new technologies and future electrical design trends.
  • Prepare detailed technical presentations for the Senior Design Engineer.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Lead electrical design on projects from concept through to implementation.
  • Deliver projects on time within budget and with minimum risk.
  • Contribute to budget preparation and strictly control expenditure.
  • Identify risks maintain the departmental risk register and report to management.
  • Ensure full compliance with all relevant standards regulations and company procedures.
  • Prevent fruitless wasteful and irregular expenditure.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Production Maintenance Projects).
  • Represent the department in technical meetings and problem-solving forums.
  • Resolve drawing-related queries quickly and professionally.
Minimum experience and qualifications:
  • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF 6) Light or Heavy Current.
  • Up to 3 years experience in electrical draughting/design within a manufacturing environment.
  • Matric / Grade 12
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN or similar (essential).
  • Solid understanding of electrical installations SANS 10142 IEC standards and ISO 50001.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint for presentations).
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Highly detail-oriented and quality-focused.
  • Proactive and action oriented.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Resilient performs well under pressure.
  • Great communicator (verbal and written).
  • Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
  • Customer-focused (internal stakeholders).
To apply:
Submit your comprehensive CV head & shoulder photo Matric certificate & Tertiary qualifications portfolio/examples of electrical drawings and contactable references.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.


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