Thandeka Mpolokeng
@thandekampolokeng
Senior CAD Technician specializing in mechanical & plant drafting, 2D/3D modelling, and production documentation.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior-level multi-disciplinary CAD Technician and draughtsperson with 7+ years of progressive experience across manufacturing, plant, and MEP environments. I specialize in mechanical and plant drafting, delivering accurate 2D/3D models and production-ready documentation.
In my current role, I produce standard product drawings aligned to approved engineering specifications and QMS requirements. I design and develop new products and components by translating engineering concepts into precise 2D and 3D CAD drawings, then update and maintain drawings to reflect design improvements and engineering changes with full version control and traceability.
Previously at Ardagh Glass Packaging, I compiled and controlled project documentation across the full engineering and plant project lifecycle. I prepared and issued project drawings and PES documentation for engineering, production, and execution teams, administered the drawing office database and structured filing system, and maintained a technical library built from completed projects for factory use.
I’ve also supported drafting deliverables as a CAD Operator and as a Junior MEP Draughtsperson, working on detailed component/assembly drawings and coordinating MEP drawing packages. I’m recognized for technical accuracy, reliability, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with engineers and production teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CAD Technician / Draughtsperson
Deebar (Pty) Ltd
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Produced standard 2D/3D product drawings according to approved engineering specifications and QMS requirements. Updated and maintained drawing records with version control while supporting new product/component drafting and engineering change revisions.
Mechanical Draughtsperson
Ardagh Glass Packaging
Feb 2019 - Sep 2023 (4 years 7 months)
Managed project documentation control across the engineering and plant project lifecycle, including preparation and issue of project drawings and PES documentation. Maintained a drawing office database and technical library to ensure traceability, version accuracy, and compliance with internal standards and engineering procedures.
CAD Operator
Ndeka Draughting Services
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Created detailed component and assembly drawings using sectional and detailed views. Supported 3D modelling revisions and prepared engineering/manufacturing change documentation to assist senior draughtspersons and engineers.
Junior MEP Draughtslady
JDM Draughting Services
Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Designed lighting and small power layouts and produced distribution board (DB) drawings based on technical datasheets. Contributed to coordinated MEP drawing packages by working with project engineers to meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ENGINEERING INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY - EIT
Advance Diploma of Plant Engineering, Plant Engineering
2023 - 2025
Completed an Advance Diploma of Plant Engineering at the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) from 2023 to 2025.
AFRICAN ACADEMY
National Certificate - MDDOP, MDDOP
2014 - 2015
Completed a National Certificate (MDDOP) at African Academy from 2014 to 2015.
ORBIT COLLEGE (TSHWANE)
National Certification (N3), N3
2001 -
Completed N3 (National Certification) at Orbit College (Tshwane) in 2001.
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