Hi, I’m Ruan, a Senior Draughtsman and the founder of MetaFab Solutions (Pty) Ltd — a South African-based freelance draughting studio offering professional, on-demand CAD services for custom fabricato... Read more

Hi, I’m Ruan, a Senior Draughtsman and the founder of MetaFab Solutions (Pty) Ltd — a South African-based freelance draughting studio offering professional, on-demand CAD services for custom fabricators, joiners, and interior fit-out companies. With close to 10 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in creating accurate 2D workshop drawings, 3D models, and detailed fabrication documents using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. I’ve worked extensively on projects involving structural steel, balustrades, staircases, bespoke furniture, and custom steel/joinery assemblies. Whether you're a steel fabricator needing shop drawings, a carpenter looking to visualize a custom cabinet, or a designer who needs help turning ideas into buildable plans — I can help. My Services Include: 2D Drafting (General Arrangements, Details, Shop Drawings) 3D Modeling & Exploded Views Assembly Instructions & Illustrations Steel & Joinery Fabrication Drawings Revision & Redrawing of Existing Plans Laser Cut/DXF File Preparation On-site measuring (local only) Industries I Work With: Custom Steel Fabricators Joinery and Cabinet Makers Interior Design Studios Fit-Out and Shopfitting Companies Builders and Renovators Manufacturing Workshops I understand the pressures of tight deadlines, unclear specs, and demanding clients — so I aim to be the kind of freelancer you can depend on: responsive, precise, and easy to work with. Let’s bring your concepts to life with high-quality CAD drawings you can build from with confidence

35 Years of experience in Water Purification, Mining and Pyrolysis Gas Industry. Been involved in various big mining projects in the Gold and Iron Ore industry. 20 Years of experience with SolidWorks... Read more

35 Years of experience in Water Purification, Mining and Pyrolysis Gas Industry. Been involved in various big mining projects in the Gold and Iron Ore industry. 20 Years of experience with SolidWorks and Inventor, but the last 10 years just in SolidWorks, designing Structural, Mechanical, Process Plant Equipment, and various other equipment.

Architectural Designer & BIM Specialist with 10+ years in Revit modeling, technical documentation, and 5+ years in BIM-driven digital twins, point cloud processing, and novelty design projects. Expert... Read more

Architectural Designer & BIM Specialist with 10+ years in Revit modeling, technical documentation, and 5+ years in BIM-driven digital twins, point cloud processing, and novelty design projects. Expertise in transforming LiDAR data into actionable BIM models for heritage, commercial, and landscape architecture projects. Proven ability to bridge geospatial technology with architectural innovation, specializing in site planning, conceptual landscape design, and data-driven project optimization. Skilled in MEP/structural coordination, LOD compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.