YES Intern: CAD Operator

We are a small Team based at the TFG Head Office in Parow Cape Town. Team are very supportive and deadline driven and focused, working within a multi-branded environment. Reporting to the Design Manager you will be working across a number of Brands within TFG.

We are looking for an energetic, creative, assertive self-starter to join the TFG Store design team as a CAD operator.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (completed) in Architecture, Interior Design, Draughting or a related field
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (essential)
• Exposure to Revit would be advantageous
• Exposure to SketchUp and/or Photoshop is beneficial but not required
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to travel locally when required
• A driver’s license would be advantageous

Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCad

Behaviours:

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise, and impactful manner
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem-solving, and support business growth

Please ensure your line manager is aware of your application

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and interpret store layout sketches in accordance with design brief and brand standards and present for approval
• Preparation of final working drawings, to include store layout, ceiling/lighting, flooring, electrical layouts and elevations including shopfronts both for Landlord approval, manufacture and procurement
• Preparation of details for fixture and fittings
• Liaise with Landlords, Architects and Developers
• Liaise with internal Operational Teams, Project and Procurement Managers including external Design Houses
• Preparation of Council submission packs
• 3D Development work including sketch up and photoshop, not essential.
• All drawing to be completed in Revit