Senior Tekla Draughtsman

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma or National Certificate in Draughting or Civil/Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years' structural steel detailing experience, including working in Tekla Structures at an advanced level.
• Experience with Tekla custom components, macros or model templates.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks or other BIM coordination tools.
• Strong knowledge of steel connection design principles, welding symbols and fabrication processes.
• Experience producing NC/DSTV files and working with CNC-driven workshops.
• Able to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings.
• Experience with Tekla custom components, macros or model templates.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks or other BIM coordination tools.
• Experience leading or supervising a detailing team.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.
• Problem solving and coordination
• Time management and prioritisation, leadership and mentoring

DUTIES

Modelling and detailing

• Build and manage complete 3D structural steel models in Tekla Structures from architectural and engineering drawings.
• Detail connections, base plates, cleats, stiffeners, splices and bracing in line with engineers' design requirements and relevant SANS standards.
• Model and detail staircases, handrails, platforms, walkways, purlins, girts and cladding support steelwork.
• Resolve clashes and coordination issues before drawings are released.

Drawings and fabrication output

• Produce and check general arrangement drawings, assembly and single-part fabrication drawings, anchor bolt plans and erection drawings.
• Generate bills of materials, bolt lists, material lists and NC/DSTV files for CNC machinery.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, clearly dimensioned and compliant with company standards.

Technical coordination

• Raise and track RFIs with engineers, clients and architects, and record approvals and revisions.
• Manage drawing revisions and keep the model and drawing register up to date.
• Liaise with the workshop, procurement and site teams to make sure drawings are practical to fabricate and erect.
• Estimate steel tonnages and support quoting where required.

Leadership and quality

• Check and sign off drawings produced by junior and intermediate draughtsmen.
• Mentor and train junior staff in Tekla and company detailing standards.
• Help improve Tekla templates, standard connections, macros and drawing standards.
• Meet project deadlines and report progress and risks to management.