QA / QC Controller - Engineering & Manufacturing Industry

A well-established company in the engineering and manufacturing sector is seeking a QA / QC Controller to ensure that all products meet quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality control inspections, site installations inspections, and site commissioning processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and implement compliance with quality standards and procedures across all projects.
• Ensure that quality assurance checklists are adequate, relevant, and adhered to.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans throughout project life cycles.
• Conduct internal and external Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to verify compliance with client specifications and legal requirements.
• Oversee design change notifications, technical query documentation, and project quality reviews.
• Conduct engineering, manufacturing, and site installation / commissioning inspections (internal & external).
• Ensure proper documentation, including commissioning and handover certificates.
• Implement quality standards as per company processes and procedures.
• Adhere to client standards, national regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Resolve quality issues with customers and suppliers.
• Analyse test results and prepare detailed reports.
• Expedite fabricated / manufactured equipment deliveries to site.
• Perform third-party QC inspections on behalf of clients, applicable to EPCM scopes.
• Conduct site quality audits, inspections, and supplier evaluations.
• Assist in internal / external audits and ensure compliance with ISO and SANS standards.

Experience & Qualification

• Technical Diploma (N6) or NQF Equivalent , preferably BTech in Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Minimum 2 years of QA / QC experience in engineering, manufacturing, or construction industries.
• Strong knowledge of MV / LV equipment and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 45001 : 2018, ISO 14001 : 2015, SANS 1973-1, SANS 1973-3, SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2 standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.