CAD Draughtsperson (Fixed-term contract)

About Orbia:

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximising value to our shareholders customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities buildings agriculture and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure data communications chemicals and 2018 Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim the worlds leader in drip irrigation and is helping the world grow more with less as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanisation water and food scarcity and a growing and aging population. Were already a global leader in Polymers Fluor Building & Infrastructure Datacom and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led future fit company.

Key Responsibilities:

Department / Group

Engineering & Projects Team

Location

Kraaifontein Cape Town

Position Type

Fixed-Term Contract

Travel Required

No

Vegtech Netafim is a leading supplier of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions in Southern Africa. We specialise in turnkey projects and offer an extensive range of agricultural products. Since 1992 we have completed more than 500 greenhouse projects throughout Africa. Vegtech Netafim is part of the Orbia group of companies a global leader in precision agriculture solutions.

We are looking to fill the role of CAD Draughtsperson who will form part of the Engineering and Projects Team. This individual will report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with Design Engineers to assist in generating detailed construction manufacturing and installation drawings for a range of project components including civil structural mechanical and hydraulic systems.

The successful candidate will ensure full integration between project drawings maintain drawing quality and revision control and support efficient project execution through accurate and timely technical documentation. The position requires close collaboration with engineers project managers procurement personnel manufacturing teams subcontractors and clients.

Produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

Develop and maintain 3D models of parts and project assemblies.

Prepare construction manufacturing assembly and installation drawings.

Generate detailed fabrication drawings for greenhouse steel structures and associated equipment.

Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs).

Ensure drawing compliance with company drafting standards and engineering requirements.

Maintain drawing revision and release control.

Coordinate drawing interfaces between civil structural mechanical hydraulic and irrigation systems.

Maintain accurate project drawing registers and document control records.

Support engineers during the design and development process.

Assist with the preparation of technical documentation for procurement and manufacturing.

Review drawings for completeness accuracy manufacturability and constructability.

Liaise with suppliers subcontractors and project teams regarding technical drawing requirements.

Assist in resolving site-related drawing queries and design changes.

Ensure that project documentation is issued correctly and distributed to relevant stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives within the engineering department.

Matric Certificate (NQF Level 4).

AutoCAD certification.

3D modelling proficiency in Autodesk Inventor Solidworks or similar.

More than five years of experience in a similar draughting role.

Advanced AutoCAD proficiency.

Experience in using PDM systems such as Vault Solidworks PDM or others.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Experience producing manufacturing and construction drawings.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Experience using Autodesk Inventor.

Experience using Autodesk Vault.

Experience within the greenhouse agricultural structural steel construction or manufacturing industries.

Knowledge of sheet-metal and steel-fabrication processes.

Familiarity with bills of materials document-control procedures and quality management systems.

Understanding of multidisciplinary project environments.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Strong organisational and document-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Commitment to quality and accuracy.

Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Strong work ethic and professional attitude.

Our Offer:

Our Global brands: Dura-Line Koura Global Vestolit Netafim Alphagary Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers employees and investors worldwide every day.