QA Controller: Data Packs & Documentation Lead

MECS Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

MECS Africa in Roodepoort, Gauteng, seeks a QA/QC professional for a fixed-term contract (approx. 12 months) to lead quality control for rotating equipment, manage document control and data packs, and coordinate witness inspections across client sites.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years QA/QC in heavy engineering or petrochemical environments, ISO 9001 knowledge, welding inspection background, and a valid drivers licence with own transport.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in Quality Management or mechanical field.
• 3–5 years QA/QC experience in rotating equipment, heavy engineering or petrochemical environments.
• Experience compiling data packs / MRBs for large industrial clients; state-owned enterprise experience is a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel) and PDF compilation skills; comfortable with client document portals.
• Own transport and valid driver’s licence.
• Welding inspection background (SAIW Inspector Level 1/2, CWI or equivalent).
• Exposure to pump testing standards and API 610 documentation requirements.
• Experience in NEC or similar contract environments where records support commercial positions.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control Plans: develop and maintain QCPs and inspection & test plans (ITPs) per pump for client sign-off, including witness and hold points.
• Data pack compilation: compile complete refurbishment data packs per pump: strip and assessment reports, dimensional and clearance records, material and component certificates, shaft balancing reports, machining and line-boring reports, casing pressure test certificates, performance test certificates (flow, head, bearing temperature, vibration), laser alignment printouts and commissioning reports.
• Welding documentation: control WPS/PQR and welder qualification records for casing repair work, aligned to applicable codes (API / ASME awareness).
• Non-conformance management: register, track and close out NCRs and defect registers; prepare responses to client comments and manage resubmissions to closure.
• Document control: revision control, transmittals, uploads to the client document platform, and review / squad-check comment tracking.
• Inspections: coordinate client witness inspections and client specialist visits; ensure evidence is captured at each hold point, not reconstructed afterwards.
• Safety file support: assist with compilation and upkeep of site safety files to client contractor management requirements (OHS Act 85 of 1993).
• Calibration: maintain the calibration register for measuring and test equipment used in the workshop and on site.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Quality Control Plans

ISO 9001

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Data pack compilation

Welding inspection

API 610

NEC contracts

Document control

Driver’s licence

Education

National Diploma or equivalent in Quality Management/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Document portals

API 610 tooling

Welding inspection tools

Job description

MECS Africa in Roodepoort, Gauteng, seeks a QA/QC professional for a fixed-term contract (approx. 12 months) to lead quality control for rotating equipment, manage document control and data packs, and coordinate witness inspections across client sites.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years QA/QC in heavy engineering or petrochemical environments, ISO 9001 knowledge, welding inspection background, and a valid drivers licence with own transport.