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Technical Draughtsman

R 25 000 - R 30 000 a month
Sentinel Staffing Services
East London Full-day Full-time

Description:

We are seeking a Technical External Sales & Draughting Representative for our client in Alberton to start as soon as possible.

This role involves providing professional and efficient service to customers, with a focus on technical sales, product installation support, and draughting assistance. The position combines customer-facing sales, technical support, and hands-on draughting responsibilities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Technical Sales Support:

  • Compile reports, spreadsheets, and data for the customer base
  • Assist the external sales team with sales and technical queries

Draughting and Technical Support:

  • Create and review technical drawings for manufacturing
  • Generate costings and quotes for customers
  • Select appropriate materials based on customer needs and applications
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of tenders
  • Ensure customer-supplied drawings contain all necessary details for manufacturing
  • Evaluate and report on product performance and installations on customer sites

General Duties:

  • Handle other ad hoc tasks as assigned by management
  • Represent the company at promotional events and social gatherings
  • Attend offsite sales conferences, with potential travel required

Requirements:

  • Compile reports, spreadsheets, and data for the customer base
  • Assist the external sales team with sales and technical queries
  • Create and review technical drawings for manufacturing
  • Generate costings and quotes for customers
  • Select appropriate materials based on customer needs and applications
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of tenders
  • Ensure customer-supplied drawings contain all necessary details for manufacturing
  • Evaluate and report on product performance and installations on customer sites
  • Handle other ad hoc tasks as assigned by management
  • Represent the company at promotional events and social gatherings
  • Attend offsite sales conferences, with potential travel required
  • Senior Certificate (Matric) with mathematics
  • Ability to read, understand, and create technical drawings. Experience with Fusion 360 is preferred
  • Post-matric technical qualification (e.g., certificate or diploma) and/or a minimum of 3 years in a technical role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with any ERP system
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • 2–5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Own vehicle
  • Medically fit for worksite access
  • Draughting qualification

Educational & Career Experience:

  • Senior Certificate (Matric) with mathematics
  • Ability to read, understand, and create technical drawings. Experience with Fusion 360 is preferred
  • Post-matric technical qualification (e.g., certificate or diploma) and/or a minimum of 3 years in a technical role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with any ERP system
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • 2–5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Own vehicle
  • Medically fit for worksite access
  • Draughting qualification
16 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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