Electrical Draughtsman

draughts man electrical installations

Key Performance Areas

1. Engineering Support Services

Our client is seeking someone who will:

• Draft new electrical drawings.
• Support ISO 50001 compliance efforts.
• Track and update changes to electrical drawings as needed.
• Conduct studies to determine best practices, design improvements, and future trends.
• Prepare detailed presentations for review by the Senior Design Engineer.

Expected outcomes:

• Drawings and documentation available, accurate, and compliant with specifications and standards.
• Core tools developed and maintained.
• Research and trend analyses completed.

2. Continuous Improvement and Projects

The ideal candidate will:

• Initiate continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities while staying informed about new technologies and developments.
• Drive and oversee project design from inception to implementation.
• Deliver projects within required timelines and budget parameters, with minimal risk.

Expected outcomes:

• Continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives implemented.
• Technologies researched and benchmarked.
• Project plans delivered successfully and within budget.

3. Compliance

Our client requires someone who will:

• Operate within established controls and procedures to maintain operational integrity.
• Identify and monitor risks within the department.
• Assist in maintaining a risk register and report areas of concern to management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory frameworks, preventing wasteful or irregular expenditure.

Expected outcomes:

• Full compliance with required controls and procedures.
• Risks identified, monitored, and reported.
• Documentation and records available and properly maintained.
• Costs controlled and waste minimized.

4. Cost and Financial Control

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to annual budget preparation.
• Promote efficient and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure alignment with budget guidelines, reporting deviations where necessary.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Expected outcomes:

• Effective budget input and implementation.
• Successful cost-saving initiatives.
• Waste reduction and controlled expenditure.

5. Customer Service Management

Our client is seeking someone who will:

• Maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Represent the company in meetings with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong integrity while identifying and resolving problems creatively.
• Provide management with feedback on internal stakeholder matters.
• Maintain relationships in alignment with policies, legal requirements, and stakeholder management protocols.

Expected outcomes:

• High customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Timely resolution of issues.
• Service-level agreements upheld.

Section B: Job Specifications

Qualifications

• Minimum: ND in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum: Up to 3 years of experience in electrical drawings/design within a manufacturing environment

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant discipline-specific software.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings and installations.

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Effective planning and organisational abilities.
• Relationship-building and supervisory skills.
• Customer-focused and resilient.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.