Overview
Drafting Technician Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at CKR Consultants Ltd
Core Purpose of the Job
This role requires a BIM software modelling technician with a solid understanding of their specific discipline.
The role can be presented by a junior professional or technician and focuses mainly on research and development of BIM in a holistic approach to the overall AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) or Built Environment.
Context
CKR is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational excellence has become critical for success.
The urgency for change has become more heightened amid increased competitive intensity across all markets in which CKR operates
Key Performance Areas:
(Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position [KPA’s])
BIM Modelling for specific design discipline
Understanding Responsibility and Being Accountable
Good Communication
Meeting Deadlines
Mandatory behaviours critical to the Culture of CKR
Understanding and demonstrating the ethos of CKR
Role Dependencies
Engineering Personnel
Internal CKR disciplines for quality coordination of MEP services.
External stakeholders [Consultants; PM’s;
Architects; QS;
Clients;
Developers;
Government Bodies etc.]
Liaising with Clients and other Consultants drafting personnel
Discretionary Space – Independent Thought and Judgement
(The degree to which individuals are allowed to exercise independent thought and judgement)
Understanding client requirements, interpreting them using engineering judgements and presenting a solution.
Interpret situations (internally and externally); apply knowledge of process (discipline; customer requirements) to provide appropriate solutions and make informed project and business decisions.
Evaluate project progress and make trade-offs to ensure the best use of available resources.
Alert Management or colleagues to issues and risks in any project or the business itself
Authorities:
CKR Management and Senior Engineers
Duties will comprise:
General
BIM modelling for specific design discipline
Work under direction of Senior Draftsman Team Lead
Ensure construction documents accuracy based on discipline BIM modelling
Collaborate and Coordinate with other disciplines design-changes and model challenges
Adhere to BIM execution plan and BIM project workflow
Present new technologies which align and add benefit to the overall company BIM strategy
Follow BIM standards and development procedures
May take lead on developing some discipline specific BIM modelling content for project
Prepare BIM models for coordination meetings
Oversee the communication of project information via DWF for collaboration internally and externally
Drafting Technician under close supervision, perform simple drafting tasks, often with finished work as a guide.
This is the entry level class for the engineering drafting.
Incumbents have had sufficient training and/or experience to produce an acceptable quality and quantity of simple, repetitive drafting work without additional on-the-job training and without being required to have any substantial knowledge of engineering, symbols and terminology.
Incumbents typically are expected to progress to Senior Drafting Technician.
Examples of assignments at this level of difficulty and responsibility are:
Drafting assistant to a Principal Drafting Technician, preparing simple engineering detail drawings, circuit and other diagrams, and maintaining files of completed work and copies.
Administration/Internal Management
Plan your work every day and week.
Complete work within agreed times and adhere to priorities.
Plan your leave in conjunction with project engineers and project managers.
Adhere to internal procedures and systems.
Fill in time sheets on a daily basis, using the system as provided by CKR.
Title: Drafting Technician
Company: CKR Consultants Ltd
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Engineering Design & Technologists)
