Employer: West Coast Personnel My client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape is looking for an experienced Electrical Draughtsperson within the Manufacturing Automotive industry. 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. You’re 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 detailed 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.