Document Coordinator – Renewable Energy

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm is seeking an Engineering & Commissioning Document Coordinator in Cape Town for fixed-term support on large-scale solar and wind projects. The role emphasizes accurate document control and coordination among engineering and construction teams. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in project administration or document control, along with a degree in business or a related field. Strong knowledge of document management systems is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in document control / project administration.
• Experience working across the full project document lifecycle.
• Exposure to renewable energy, EPC or construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all project documentation across engineering and commissioning phases.
• Maintain and update document management systems.
• Track technical documentation, workflows, and deliverables.
• Coordinate document submissions between contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Document control

Project administration

Attention to detail

Coordination skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or similar

Tools

Document management systems (DMS)

SharePoint

Job description

Engineering & Commissioning Document Coordinator – Renewable Energy (Cape Town | Fixed Term)

Copper Quail Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading Renewable Energy IPP for an Engineering & Commissioning Document Coordinator to support large-scale solar and wind projects.

This role sits at the core of project delivery, ensuring accurate document control, compliance, and coordination across engineering and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control all project documentation across engineering and commissioning phases
• Maintain and update document management systems (SharePoint / DMS)
• Track technical documentation, workflows, and deliverables
• Coordinate document submissions between contractors, engineers, and stakeholders
• Manage data rooms and document registers
• Support due diligence, audits, and compliance processes
• Ensure alignment with project, lender, and shareholder requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in document control / project administration
• Experience working across the full project document lifecycle
• Exposure to renewable energy, EPC or construction projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of document management systems (DMS)
• High attention to detail with strong administration and coordination skills
• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or similar