Architectural Draughtsperson Lecturer at UniCollege West Rand
UniCollege · West Rand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
UniCollege is looking for an experienced Architectural Draughtsperson to join their lecturing team in the West Rand. If you have at least 3 years of industry experience and a passion for teaching, this role lets you shape the next generation of draughtspersons while working in a modern, well equipped campus. It is a fixed term freelance position with flexible hourly pay.
About the role
UniCollege invites applications from knowledgeable, passionate, and industry experienced Architectural Draughtspersons to join their lecturing team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on teaching others, guiding aspiring draughtspersons, and contributing to South Africa's built environment through skills development.
As a facilitator, you will play a key role in preparing students for real world employment in architectural practices, construction companies, engineering consultancies, and municipal planning departments. You will plan and manage weekly classes, deliver learning content, organise workshops and field trips, mark assessments, and handle general academic administration.
UniCollege offers a modern, well equipped campus with computer studios, internet access, free secure parking, Wi Fi, learning resources, and a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- A recognised qualification in Architectural Draughting, Architectural Technology, Built Environment, or related field (NQF 5 or higher recommended)
- Registration with a relevant professional body (advantageous)
- Assessor/Moderator certification beneficial
- Minimum 3 years proven work experience in architectural draughting and technical drawing (2D & 3D)
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or similar design software
- Knowledge of construction detailing and documentation
- Ability to read and produce compliant building plans
- Knowledge of national building regulations and municipal approval processes
- Experience in architectural offices, construction companies, or engineering consultancies
- Strong proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Revit essential)
- Ability to teach technical drawing concepts effectively
- Familiarity with construction materials, structural systems, and detailing
- Ability to interpret and produce plans, sections, elevations, and working drawings
- Must reside in the West Rand
Responsibilities
- Planning and managing weekly classes
- Preparing and delivering learning content
- Preparing the learning environment such as labs, classrooms, and group activity venues
- Organising additional workshops and field trips
- Marking practical, formative, and summative assessments
- Recording student attendance
- Motivating and reinforcing students
- Identifying students at risk
- Setting up additional support for students
- Recording student results
- Providing programme review feedback
- Presenting the qualification at open days
Benefits
Modern well equipped campus, computer studios with internet access, free secure parking and Wi Fi, access to learning resources and printing facilities, supportive programme managers, positive vibrant teaching environment
Job details
- Organisation
- UniCollege
- Location
- West Rand, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Freelance
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Education & Training
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This lecturing role at UniCollege is a great fit if you have hands on draughting experience and enjoy sharing your knowledge. Make sure your CV clearly shows your 3+ years in the industry and your proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit. Highlight any teaching, mentoring, or assessor experience you have, even if informal. Since the role is on site in the West Rand, mention that you live in the area. In an interview, be ready to discuss how you would explain technical drawing concepts to students and how you keep up with building regulations. A portfolio of your draughting work could help you stand out.
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