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Ultra Personnel cc is looking for a SigmaNEST Draughtsman in Kempton Park. The role sits with a leading steel supplier and blends technical draughting with estimating support, so it suits someone who already works confidently in SigmaNEST and enjoys getting cutting files right first time.
Please note: the advert does not state a salary figure. It describes a basic salary plus a performance bonus, but no amount is given, so confirm the package with the recruiter before you apply.
About the company and the work
Ultra Personnel cc is a recruitment agency that describes itself as a preferred supplier to leading engineering companies, original equipment manufacturers and project houses. The client behind this vacancy is a leading steel supplier, and the work supports steel plate profiling and processing operations.
This is a practical, hands-on role rather than a purely desk-based draughting seat. The successful candidate will work with customer drawings, prepare cutting nests and production files, and support the production team as steel plate is turned into finished components. Because the work feeds directly into cutting, accuracy matters: a wrong dimension or a wasted plate costs time and money.
Role details and duties
The advertised title is Draughtsman / Estimator, and the role is based in Kempton Park on a permanent basis. The core of the job is SigmaNEST work and production preparation:
- Use SigmaNEST to prepare, modify and process cutting nests and production files.
- Interpret customer drawings and prepare components for profiling and plasma cutting.
- Check dimensions, material thickness, quantities and drawing accuracy before anything is cut.
- Optimise nesting layouts to improve material utilisation and minimise steel plate wastage.
- Liaise with clients, sales and production staff to resolve drawing, nesting and cutting-related issues.
- Make sure production files are accurate and correctly prepared before processing begins.
Estimating support forms the second half of the role. The successful candidate will help with quotations and estimating material requirements, cutting costs and processing requirements. That includes calculating material utilisation, cutting lengths, quantities and processing costs, using MS Excel for calculations, costing schedules and spreadsheets, and MS Word for quotations. Accurate record-keeping is part of the job: information must be captured correctly and kept up to date.
Requirements
The advert is clear about one thing above all else: practical, hands-on SigmaNEST experience is essential, and candidates must be able to demonstrate it. Beyond that, the essential requirements are:
- Practical, hands-on familiarity with SigmaNEST, including experience preparing or modifying cutting nests.
- The ability to read and interpret technical or fabrication drawings.
- A basic working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
- Good numerical ability and attention to detail.
- An understanding of dimensions, measurements, plate thickness and component quantities.
- The willingness and ability to learn estimating procedures.
- The ability to work independently and communicate effectively with colleagues.
The following experience is listed as advantageous rather than essential:
- Experience in a steel service centre, profiling business or fabrication environment.
- Exposure to CNC plasma, oxy-fuel cutting, bending, rolling or other steel plate processing.
- Knowledge of steel plate grades, thicknesses and dimensions.
- Experience optimising nesting layouts to reduce material wastage.
- Previous involvement in quotation preparation, material calculations or production costing.
- The ability to calculate bending and rolling developments, including flat-pattern dimensions and material requirements.
Importantly, the advert states that candidates should not be excluded solely because they lack estimating experience or a formal draughting qualification. The emphasis is on demonstrated software experience and technical aptitude rather than job title or qualification. Suitable backgrounds named in the advert include SigmaNEST operators, CAD draughtsmen with practical SigmaNEST experience, technical drawing office assistants familiar with SigmaNEST, and junior estimators with genuine hands-on SigmaNEST exposure.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on CareerJunction by Ultra Personnel cc, and the Apply button on this page links directly to that original advert. Apply only through that official route. Be wary of anyone asking you to pay a fee to secure a job, and never share banking details or passwords as part of an application.
Practical tips
Because SigmaNEST ability is the deciding factor, make it easy for the recruiter to see yours. Mention the nesting and production work you have actually done, the kinds of plate and components you have worked with, and any examples where your nesting reduced wastage. If you have estimating exposure, say so, but do not overstate it: the advert makes clear that estimating can be learned on the job, while SigmaNEST skill cannot be faked. Double-check that your CV lists your drawing, Excel and costing experience clearly.
How the process works
Click the Apply button to reach the original CareerJunction advert, where you can submit your application to Ultra Personnel cc. The advert lists the job reference as JHB001833, so keep that reference handy when you apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the recruiter; if you have not heard back, check the original advert for the closing details, as this listing was posted on 29 October 2026 with a 20-day expiry window.
Important information
This page is an informational summary only. It is not the job offer, and it does not replace the original advert. Salary, duties and requirements are as stated in the source listing, and anything not stated there has been left out rather than guessed. Always confirm the details on the original CareerJunction advert before you apply.
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