Project Document Controller (Renewable Energy - Contract - Northern Cape)

Kwena Human Capital; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, is seeking a Project Document Controller for a project-based contract through November 2027. The role focuses on document control across engineering, construction, procurement and commissioning activities, ensuring the latest versions are used and properly archived.

Responsibilities include managing the DMS, coordinating submissions among client, EPC contractor and subcontractors, and supporting project close-out with as-built drawings and handover

Qualifications

• Experience with document control on large renewable energy, power generation, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of DMS, metadata, filing structures and document status.
• Ability to coordinate submissions between client, EPC contractor, engineers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation: receive, register, distribute and archive engineering, construction, procurement and commissioning documents.
• Control document revisions to ensure teams use the latest approved drawings, specs, procedures and other controlled documents.
• Maintain the Document Management System (DMS) including registers, transmittals and metadata.
• Coordinate document submissions between client, EPC contractor, engineers and subcontractors.
• Track outstanding documentation and follow up on overdue submissions, comments, approvals and revisions.
• Support project close-out and handover with as-built drawings, O&M documentation, test records and certificates.

Skills

Document control experience

DMS administration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a global engineering company with focus on solar projects and delivering large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, is currently seeking to hire a Project Document Controller to join their growing team in Postmasburg, Northern Cape. This will be a project-based contract until November 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation - receive, register, distribute and archive engineering, construction, procurement and commissioning documents.
• Control document revisions - ensure teams are always working from the latest approved drawings, specifications, procedures and other controlled documents.
• Maintain the Document Management System (DMS) - maintain document registers, transmittals, metadata, filing structures and document status.
• Coordinate document submissions - manage the submission, review, approval and return of documents between the client, EPC contractor, engineers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Track outstanding documentation - monitor overdue submissions, comments, approvals and revisions, and follow up with responsible engineering/construction teams.
• Support project close-out and handover - compile and control as-built drawings, operation & maintenance documentation, test records, certificates and final handover dossiers.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Relevant Qualification
• Strong experience in document control on large renewable energy / power generation / construction / Infrastructure projects
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle
• Must be willing to relocate to Postmasburg, Northern Cape if outside the area
• Must be able to pass a site medical