Civil Draughtsperson

In brief

**Job Title**: Civil Draughtsperson **Company**: RPO Recruitment **Overview** RPO Recruitment is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Draughtsperson to join an established consulting engineering team in Durbanville, Cape Town. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within a well-established design office, working alongside engineers and technologists involved in design, procurement, contract administration and construction monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings and deliverables while supporting the engineering team throughout the design and construction process. **What you will do** * Prepare and update civil engineering layouts, plans, longitudinal sections, cross-sections and construction details. * Develop technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent software. * Assist engineers with terrain modelling, road alignments, earthworks and civil services layouts. * Interpret survey information, engineering calculations, sketches and design instructions. * Incorporate design changes and maintain accurate drawing registers and revision records. * Coordinate drawings with structural, electrical, architectural and other project disciplines. * Check drawings for accuracy, consistency and compliance with project specifications and company standards. * Assist with quantity take-offs and the preparation of tender and construction documentation. * Attend site visits when required. * Prepare as-built drawings using verified site information. * Manage drawing deadlines and promptly raise missing information or technical discrepancies with the project engineer. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Draughting or a related technical field. * Preferably 2–5 years’ experience in civil draughting, ideally within a consulting engineering or infrastructure environment. * Proficiency in AutoCAD. * Experience with Civil 3D or equivalent software will be advantageous. * Experience preparing drawings for: * Roads and road alignments * Bulk earthworks * Stormwater infrastructure * Water reticulation * Sewer infrastructure * Ability to interpret survey data, engineering drawings, calculations, sketches and design instructions. * Familiarity with relevant South African standards and municipal drawing requirements. * Valid driver’s licence is advantageous. * Access to an own vehicle and willingness to use it for site visits and meetings. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Draughtsperson with a relevant qualification and preferably 2–5 years of experience, particularly in consulting engineering or infrastructure. They should be proficient in AutoCAD, ideally with Civil 3D experience, and capable of preparing drawings for various civil infrastructure components. This person must be able to interpret technical data and instructions, familiar with South African standards, and willing to conduct site visits using their own vehicle. The candidate should demonstrate strong attention to detail, good spatial awareness, effective communication, a collaborative approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Key personal attributes include honesty, loyalty, responsibility, self-motivation, the ability to work under pressure, creativity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to respond constructively to technical feedback. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/civil-draughtsperson-rpo-recruitment-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• AutoCAD
• Driver's licence

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