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CAD Draughtsperson (m/f/d)

Juwi

Juwi

Cape Town, South Africa
Posted on Jul 30, 2024

CAD Draughtsperson (m/f/d)

  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Work experience
  • Engineer
  • Graphics, Design

Ready to achieve great things together?

We are looking for a talented CAD Draughtsperson in Cape Town, South Africa. Join our dynamic team where you will primarily use the Autodesk Family of Software (mainly AutoCAD, Civil3D Inventor) to produce drawings for commercial and utility scale Renewable/Hybrid systems in APAC and EMEA Region. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate about sustainability.
Does sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

full time - unlimited

Your contribution to the energy transition

As a CAD Draughtsperson, you will support engineering, project management, construction, operations & maintenance (O&M) and sales team in tender, execution, and commissioning phase & handover of a project.
You:
  • Creation of drawings for Renewable/Hybrid/PV Project using Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil3D
  • Support the design some of 3D elements (e.g., cable entries, foundations)
  • Support project team in creating layouts, concept and detailed designs as well as extracting the BOQ, through the various stages from development, construction, and O&M.
  • Management and documentation of CAD data and files including terrain and GIS data
  • Assist in maintaining a high standard in the drawing office environment

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:
  • Certified CAD Designer (National Diploma – MDDOP Multi-disciplinary drawing Office Practice N5)
  • Two years’ work experience as CAD Draughtsperson
  • Prepare design and detail drawings from concepts sketches
  • Clear understanding of plant design
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy and effectiveness in using CAD software
  • Highly proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Draw and plot drawings to scale with Dimensions
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes
  • Preparation of Mechanical, Structural and Architectural Conceptual Designs to be submitted to Professional Engineers for approvals
  • Receiving of external drawings, review, and integration into a Master Layout
  • Bill of quantities generation from CAD drawings
  • Good command of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel)
  • The candidate should have demonstrated the ability to work in matrix organizations and to operate and navigate within an international company
  • Ability to work independently
Desirable Attributes
  • Autodesk Certified End User (AutoCAD, Cvivl3D, Inventor etc.)
  • Proficient with Autodesk Inventor
  • Knowledge of Coordinate Systems
  • Clear understanding of Renewable plant design / Battery Storage / PV Solutions designs
  • Has a good mental capacity to envision the work before it is done
  • Strong drive and have sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Capable of independent decision-making
  • Result and detailed-orientated approach
  • Strong team spirit
  • Works efficiently under pressure
You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:
  • Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
  • International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
  • Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
  • Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
  • Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
  • Medical Aid: we contribute a fixed amount towards your medical aid premium
  • Personal Accident Insurance: we provide cover for accidents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year, world-wide
  • Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance

Our energy matches yours? Then apply for a job with us!

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future
At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto “Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong” permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.
We look forward to meeting you.

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