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Experience

  • Architectural draftsman André Nel Architectural Practice · Freelance Oct 2024 – Feb 2025 4 mos South Africa I worked on two projects for this company. Duties included:
    - Conversion of plans in PDF format to AutoCad DWG Format.
    - Drawing As-Built plans for existing dwelling
  • Architectural draftsman Aléne Pretorius Professional Architectural Technologist · Internship Aug 2019 – Jan 2022 2 yrs 5 mos South Africa I worked as an architectural draftsman for this company to gain experience in Architectural Drafting. My duties included:
    - Converting PDF Plans to AutoCad DWG Format
    - Drawing As-Built plans
    - Analising, combining and re-drawing of existing plans,
    - Drawing plans for addition / alterations to existing dwellings,
    - Preparation of sketch plans for basic layout of dwelling
    - Preparation of working drawings for council submission.

Education

  • Inscape Design Collage Certificate in Architectural Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Certificate 2010 – 2010 Activities and Societies: null Inscape Design College offered a one-year Architectural Drafting Certificate in 2010 as a foundational program in technical drawing and architectural design.
    Purpose: Served as an introductory and foundational course into the field of architecture.

    Core Focus Areas:
    • Fundamental architectural and technical drawing skills.
    • Basic insight into building design, drafting principles, and spatial layout.
    • Practical orientation to help students understand the architectural industry before committing to senior-level tertiary technology qualifications
  • University of Pretoria B-Domestic Science (Clothing & Interior Decorating), Interior Design and Fashion Design, Bachelor Degree 1989 – 1992 Activities and Societies: null The degree was a four-year professional program designed to combine the scientific, creative, and socio-economic aspects of human environments, specifically looking at textiles, apparel, housing, and interior design.
    Basic Sciences & Design Principles (Year 1): Foundational modules introducing color theory, basic design principles for interiors/clothing, and initial introductions to business or management.
    Technical & Material Studies (Year 2): In-depth structural textile analysis and advanced pattern manipulation alongside interior spatial layouts, materials, and finishes.
    Advanced Applied Design & Research (Year 3/4): Final projects covering large-scale commercial or domestic interior layouts, tailored garment design, consumer economics, and historic architecture reviews.

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Joined: October 23, 2026

Last seen: October 23, 2026

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency

Location

Cape Town, South Africa