Mechanical Draughtsman
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Mechanical Draughtsman

Tanzania Portland Cement Public Limited Company (Twiga Cement) Discovered vacancy

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Bachelor degree Full time
Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

About this Opportunity

Twiga Cement seeks Mechanical Draughtsmen in Dar es Salaam to prepare fabrication, assembly, installation and as-built drawings for plant equipment, shutdowns and improvement projects. Apply by 31 October 2026.

The Mechanical Draughtsman prepares, updates, controls and archives detailed mechanical and project engineering drawings used in fabrication, construction, equipment installation, plant maintenance, shutdowns and capital projects. Reporting to the MCC Manager, the role produces general arrangement drawings, fabrication details, material take-offs and accurate as-built documents. The role also supports workshops and contractors, gathers site measurements and keeps engineering records up to date.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:
Job
Location:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type:
Full time
Education Level:
Bachelor degree
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Vacancy Reference:
JR10019689
Application Deadline:
31 Oct 2026
Posted:
23 Oct 2026
Positions:
3

Quick Summary

  • Create fabrication, assembly and installation drawings for mechanical systems, chutes, hoppers, ducts, conveyors, plat...
  • Three to five years of mechanical drafting experience in cement, mining, power generation, manufacturing or other heav...

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Drafting or a related engineering discipline. Advanced skills in AutoCAD 2D and 3D, ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs and layouts, understanding of fabrication, machining and steelwork, and competence with office software.
  • Knowledge of SolidWorks, Inventor or other 3D modelling software; familiarity with cement plant equipment.
  • Three to five years of mechanical drafting experience in cement, mining, power generation, manufacturing or other heavy industry, with practical fabrication or construction drawing experience.

Responsibilities

Create fabrication, assembly and installation drawings for mechanical systems, chutes, hoppers, ducts, conveyors, platforms, silos and pipework. Prepare bills of materials and fabrication material take-offs. Revise drawings following plant modifications and support expansion and reliability projects. Produce general arrangement and construction layouts. Take and check on-site equipment measurements and issue accurate as-built drawings. Maintain revision-controlled drawing archives and update plant layouts. Liaise with workshop teams, engineers and contractors to clarify and correct designs. Observe company HSE policies and safe site-inspection procedures.

Department

Mechanical / Engineering Drawing (MCC)

Specialisation

Mechanical drafting, CAD and fabrication documentation

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Drafting or a related discipline.

Experience Requirements

Three to five years of industrial mechanical drafting experience.

Programme Skills

AutoCAD 2D/3D; SolidWorks/Inventor familiarity; fabrication drawings; BOMs; layouts; P&IDs; field measurement; as-built drawings; document control; HSE.

Additional Information

Listed by several Tanzanian job directories on 23 October 2026; an independent index dates the underlying employer listing to 22 October. Therefore date_posted is null instead of assigning an unverified employer timestamp. Advertised closing DATE: 31 October 2026, with the 23:59 EAT field value a date-only normalization. Three openings reported by one independent jobs index.

How to Apply

Apply on the official Twiga Cement Workday vacancy page. Attach a detailed CV in PDF format including email and phone contacts plus names and addresses of three referees. Closing date: 31 October 2026. No application charge applies.

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About the Organization

Tanzania Portland Cement Public Limited Company (Twiga Cement) was established in 1966 and operates a major cement manufacturing plant at Wazo Hill in Dar es Salaam. It is a publicly listed Tanzanian cement producer and a member of Heidelberg Materials Group. The company manufactures and markets cement for residential construction, commercial projects, roads and other infrastructure, with a product portfolio marketed under Twiga Cement brands. Its operations cover industrial production, quality assurance, engineering maintenance, logistics and sales. Twiga states that it prioritizes occupational health and safety, responsible material use and lower-carbon cement production.

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Published
23 Oct 2026
Last checked
23 Oct 2026 17:33
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