Job title: Junior Structural Designer (YES)
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Monthly
Pay rate from: ZAR 15,000.00
Pay rate to: ZAR 20,000.00
Location: 81 Botterklapper St, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Job published: 19 Dec 2025
Job ID: 44384
Contact name: Pierre Van Den Bergh
Phone number: +27128168735

Job Description

 

 We are looking for a Junior Structural 3D Modeller to join our Design team under the YES Programme. This role is ideal for a technically minded individual who is eager to gain hands-on experience in structural steel modelling and detailing within a professional engineering environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Create accurate 3D models of structural steel frames, chutes, bins, and platework.

  • Produce 2D general arrangement, engineering, and fabrication detail drawings from 3D models.

  • Ensure all designs comply with project standards and client specifications.

  • Support a culture of quality, accuracy, and excellence within the design team.

  • Apply best-practice modelling and draughting processes in collaboration with the Engineering and Design Coordinator.

  • Manage 3D and 2D files and related documentation in line with project requirements.

  • Raise and implement Requests for Information (RFIs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) where required.

  • Provide modelling and engineering input to support successful project delivery.

 

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • NQF Level 4 General Draughting Certificate (required)

  • Matric with Mathematics (required)

  • Steel detailing certification (advantageous)

  • Autodesk Advance Steel or Tekla Structures training (advantageous)

Experience & Knowledge

  • Exposure to a design office environment (advantageous)

  • Experience in steel detailing for heavy construction, mining, or mineral processing projects (advantageous)

  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Advance Steel, Tekla Structures, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (advantageous)

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

  • Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication in English

  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage project data in cloud-based systems

 

Personal Attributes

  • High attention to detail

  • Methodical, reliable, and quality-focused

  • Willingness to learn and work within a structured engineering environment

 

YES Programme Requirements

  • Must be 35 years or younger for the duration of the programme

  • Must have been unemployed for at least the last 2 months

  • Clear criminal record is essential

 

If you are looking to build a solid foundation in structural modelling and detailing while gaining real project exposure, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career.