Sabatha Xaba

Junior Mechanical Draughtsman with practical experience in mechanical design, fabrication drawings, 3D modelling, and manufacturing documentation within a production environment. Proficient in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, DXF preparation, and nesting optimisation using CypNest Pro and SigmaNEST. Experienced in producing production-ready fabrication and assembly drawings, reverse engineering mechanical components, and supporting manufacturing teams with technical documentation.

Currently completing a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Open to internship, learnership or volunteer opportunities within the engineering environment where further draughting and manufacturing knowledge can be developed.

Junior Mechanical Draughtsman at Marcopolo SA (Pty) Ltd (2025-09 – Present)

Produce mechanical, fabrication, and assembly drawings for bus body structures and components in a production environment.

• Produce mechanical, fabrication, and assembly drawings for bus body structures and components.
• Convert engineering concepts into production-ready manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare DXF files for CNC cutting processes used in sheet metal fabrication.
• Create nesting layouts using CypNest Pro to optimise material utilisation.
• Modify and revise drawings based on manufacturing requirements and engineering changes.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and document management systems.
• Perform dimensional inspections and quality checks on fabricated components.
• Conduct reverse engineering of existing parts and assemblies.
• Issue drawing packs and technical documentation to production and workshop teams.
• Provide technical support and measurements to artisans and fabrication teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – University of South Africa (UNISA)

Mechanical Engineering N2 – N6 in Mechanical Engineering – Central Johannesburg TVET College (2024 – 2025)

National Senior Certificate – Katlehong Engineering School of Specialisations (2022)