Structural Technician / Draughtsperson

Recruiter: Assegai

Job Ref: DUR000459/LL

Date posted: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location: Westville, South Africa

Salary: 20000 Monthly

SUMMARY: A well-established engineering firm based in Westville is looking for a Structural Technician / Draughtsperson with strong AutoCAD skills to join its structural engineering team in Westville, Durban.

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation and detailing of structural engineering drawings for a range of building and structural projects. This position would suit someone with practical structural drafting experience who is comfortable working from engineers’ designs, sketches and mark-ups and producing accurate construction drawings.

POSITION INFO: Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare structural engineering drawings using AutoCAD. Produce detailed drawings from engineers' designs, sketches and mark-ups. Prepare general arrangement and structural detail drawings. Assist with drawings for reinforced concrete, structural steel and other structural elements as required. Amend and update drawings in accordance with engineering comments and project revisions. Ensure drawings are accurate, clearly presented and compliant with company drafting standards. Coordinate drawing information with engineers and other project team members. Maintain drawing registers, revisions and project documentation where required. Assist with the preparation of drawings for tender, construction and as-built purposes. Minimum Requirements Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Draughting would be advantageous. Previous experience in structural engineering draughting or detailing. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD . Ability to interpret engineering sketches, designs and technical information. Understanding of structural drawing conventions and construction detailing. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively with structural engineers and other members of the project team. Based within reasonable travelling distance of Westville or able to commute to the office. Preferred / Advantageous Experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Reinforced concrete detailing. Structural steel detailing. Building structures. Foundations and related structural elements. Consulting engineering environments.