Electrical Draughtsperson (ECI) in Germiston, Gauteng at ProProcess

ProProcess is a specialist process engineering company and an engineering solution provider that builds modular process plants, operating both locally and internationally.

Purpose of the role:

The Electrical Draughtsman is responsible for producing and maintaining electrical and instrumentation drawings to support engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning activities. The role works closely with the ECI engineering team to ensure drawings are accurate, compliant with applicable standards, and delivered within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties

• Produce and maintain electrical and instrumentation drawings based on engineering requirements.
• Prepare and update single line diagrams, schematics, panel general arrangements, panel layouts, field wiring diagrams, cable schedules and other project documentation.
• Incorporate manufacturing and commissioning red-line mark-ups into final as-built drawings.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision histories and project documentation.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, client requirements and applicable IEC and NEMA standards.
• Support engineers, the panel workshop and vendors by providing accurate drawing information.
• Maintain and improve the ECI department's drafting standards, templates, title blocks, symbol libraries and drawing numbering system.

Authority and Decision-making

• Plan and manage personal workload to meet project deadlines.
• Prioritise drafting activities across multiple projects.
• Resolve routine drafting issues and refer technical design queries to the responsible engineer.
• Recommend improvements to drafting processes and standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications and experience

• Qualification in Electrical Draughting, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in electrical drafting within an industrial environment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical drawings, drafting practices and applicable IEC and NEMA standards.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical advantageous)
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Behavioural competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Collaborative team player with a professional attitude.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Drawings delivered on schedule.
• Accuracy and quality of issued drawings.
• Compliance with company drafting standards.
• Timely completion of drawing revisions and as-built documentation.
• Positive collaboration with engineers, workshop personnel and vendors.

Working Relationships
Internal

• Lead Electrical Engineer
• ECI Engineers
• Panel Manufacturing Workshop
• Project Managers
• Procurement

External

• Panel Building Vendors
• Equipment Suppliers
• Clients (when required)

Working Conditions
This is an office-based position with flexible working hours. Core office hours are between 09:00 and 15:00, with hybrid working arrangements considered subject to project requirements and management approval.