Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

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Role: CAD/Rendering Designer

Priority Location: South Africa and Latin America

Working Hours: 9AM - 5PM (Mon - Fri) PST

Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,000 USD ($) per month(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD / Rendering Designer to transform concepts into compelling, accurate 2D/3D site plans, product drawings, and photo-realistic renderings. Working closely with our Senior CAD designer, you will play a critical role in bringing custom recreational environments to life for client proposals, manufacturing, and city permitting.

Key Responsibilities:
* Create scaled 2D site plans and 3D models for commercial playgrounds, custom shade structures, athletic courts, and surfacing.
* Produce high-quality 3D visual renderings and client presentation decks that accurately depict products, textures, and site contexts.
* Draft structural drawings, detail sheets, and site layouts required for city submittals, permitting, and engineering approval.
* Work alongside sales reps, project managers, and equipment manufacturers (e.g., Superior Recreational Products) to adapt custom themes (e.g., space, nature, athletic) to unique client site dimensions.
* Adjust designs efficiently based on client feedback, safety clearances, or budget constraints.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Qualification in Industrial Design, Architecture, CAD Drafting, Landscape Architecture, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
* 2+ years of professional drafting and 3D rendering experience, ideally in commercial construction, outdoor recreation, landscape design, or site development.
* Advanced in AutoCAD (2D drafting & layout).
* Proficient in 3D modeling and rendering tools such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, Lumion, V-Ray, or Enscape.
* Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign) for pitch presentations.
* Ability to read and interpret site surveys, architectural blueprints, elevation plans, and civil site conditions.
* Familiarity with safety and accessibility guidelines is a strong plus.
* Strong spatial awareness, acute attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tight-deadline projects simultaneously.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →

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