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Ruan Crous

@ruancrous

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Architectural Technician with 10+ years' experience in AutoCAD drafting and construction documentation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply my technical drafting and site coordination skills on healthcare and institutional upgrades, with clear responsibilities and collaborative teams.

I am a dedicated Architectural Technician with over 10 years of experience producing detailed AutoCAD documentation, construction drawings, and schedules for healthcare, residential, and institutional projects.

I have led defect surveys and upgrade works for psychiatric healthcare buildings, coordinated anti-ligature and protective solutions, and provided on-site technical support through partial handover while working closely with subcontractors and site teams.

Technically proficient in advanced AutoCAD and SketchUp, with practical experience in Revit, construction detailing, documentation management, and site coordination — I deliver practical, compliant design solutions and clear technical coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Architectural Technician

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2K20 Archgitects

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years)

Led defect surveys and upgrade works for psychiatric healthcare buildings (six wards) and produced detailed AutoCAD documentation including plans, sections, schedules, and joinery details to support partial handovers.

Autocad Joinery SketchUp

Architectural Draughtsperson

Munnik Visser

Apr 2017 - Jan 2024 (6 years 9 months)

Prepared construction and council submission drawings for residential, healthcare, and institutional projects, producing floor plans, reflected ceiling plans and schedules for hospital maintenance and upgrades.

Autocad Council Submissions Schedules SketchUp

Junior Draughtsperson

Munnik Visser

Jun 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 10 months)

Assisted with AutoCAD drafting, site measurements and council submission packages while supporting senior staff with technical documentation and site coordination.

Autocad Site Measurement Technical Documentation Council Submissions Microsoft Office

Construction Assistant

AC Home Improvements

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 (1 year)

Assisted with on-site construction and renovation work, supporting tradespeople with measurements, material handling and basic installations to gain practical building methods experience.

Measurement Material Handling Health & Safety Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Academy IDT, Cape Town

Certificate, Architectural Draughting

2016 - 2017

Completed practical training in anti-ligature fittings and protective solutions and developed practical design solutions within existing operational buildings.