Gibb Engineering and Architecture South Africa

Senior Draughtsperson (CAD Specialist)

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Last update: 3 days ago Last update: Feb 10, 2026

Details

Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
Location: South Africa
Job type:Permanent position
Languages:
English
English
Work experience:Min 5 years
Date posted: Feb 10, 2026
Expected starting date: Apr 1, 2026

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Description

Job Reference Number: GIB-388
Department: Water and Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG)
Business Unit:
Industry: Civil/Building
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

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This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Senior Draughtsperson (CAD Specialist).

Job Description
GIBB’s multi-award-winning Integrated Infrastructure Sector provides the roots for communities using innovative and sustainable engineering design, urban planning, and advisory services. Here you will find an environment conducive to helping you make the most of your abilities and skills.

This Sector is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Senior Draughtsperson (CAD Specialist).

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.

The below-listed responsibilities and requirements will be assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previous two positions.

Core Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Civil draughts person is to create technical drawings and plans that are used for the
construction or manufacturing of products or structures.

Key Performance Areas

  • Creating detailed technical drawings, such as plans, elevations, and sections, using computer-aided design(CAD) software.
  • Interpreting engineering and architectural drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to create accurate drawings.
  • Reviewing and revising drawings and plans based on feedback from project teams, engineers, or architects.
  • Collaborating with project teams, engineers, or architects to ensure that technical drawings meet project requirements and specifications.
  • Creating and maintaining drawing libraries and databases, ensuring that all drawings are properly filed and organized.
  • Conducting quality control checks on drawings and plans to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Preparing bill of quantities and material lists for construction or manufacturing projects.
  • Participating in design review meetings and providing technical support and guidance to project teams.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Relevant degree or certificate in drafting

Experience

  • At least 5 years’ experience and a draughtsperson.
  • Experienced in drafting standards, as well as familiarity with engineering and architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in industry-specific software and tools including ACAD, Civil 3d and/or Revit is required

Job Requirements

Person Requirements:

Core Competencies:

  • Computer Skills: High skill level of AutoCAD .
  • Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner.
  • Technical skills: Strives to continuously build
  • knowledge skills and shares expertise with others.
  • Teamwork : Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  • Quality : Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, feedback to improve performance and monitors work to ensure quality.
  • Interpersonal Skills : Focuses on solving conflict.
  • Quantity : Meets productive standards, completes work in timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
  • Attendance / Punctuality: is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as specifications.

Additional Competencies

  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Skilled PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (Word , Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to learn new software