Senior Draughtsman / Detailer — Facade & Cladding Systems
Scitech Placements Pty Ltd
Reference: CPT000075-MC-1
We are looking for a Senior Draughtsman / Detailers in the Facade & Cladding Systems, Johannesburg
Reporting and Team
The role reports to the Drawing Office Manager / Technical Manager. The successful candidate will work within a small team of draughtsmen and coordinate closely with estimating, factory, and site teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Shop & Fabrication Drawings Produce detailed shop drawings from architects’ AutoCAD/Revit designs for the panel cladding system, including panels, subgrids, brackets, louvres, copings, flashings, canopies, and related metalwork.
- Material Take-offs & Works Orders Generate accurate quantity take-offs, material requisitions, and works orders for factory production.
- Approvals & Revisions Submit drawings for approval and manage revision cycles (Rev 1/2/3, etc.) accurately and within deadlines.
- Coordination & Accuracy Align drawings with site measurements and estimating inputs to ensure works orders reflect actual construction, minimizing re-measures and rework.
- Standards Work according to internal detailing standards and system rulebooks and contribute to keeping them up to date.
- Modernisation (Developing) Participate in the implementation of parametric templating and automated take-off processes as the drawing office evolves.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in drafting, architectural technology, mechanical/structural drafting, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit or other 3D/BIM experience is a strong advantage).
- Experience in detailing façades, cladding, aluminium/sheet metal, curtain walling, or structural steel — or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn the company’s cladding system.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
- Ability to manage revisions, work under production pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate in a team environment.
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