QA/QC Leader - Utility-Scale Solar EPC Projects

Smart4 Energy; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 Energy seeks an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control for a major utility-scale renewable energy EPC project in South Africa. You will own ITPs, QPs and QCPs, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with international standards throughout civil, mechanical, electrical and I&C works.

The role requires hands-on leadership on site, strong client and subcontractor engagement, and delivering final project dossiers with rigorous QC reporting and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience within EPC projects.
• Experience as QA/QC Manager / Quality Lead / Quality Manager.
• At least one utility-scale Solar PV project in a QA/QC leadership role.
• Exposure to civil, mechanical, electrical and I&C works.
• Strong experience with ITPs, Project Quality Plans and Quality Control Plans.
• Experience managing and auditing subcontractor quality activities.
• Knowledge of NDT, welding, cable installation, trackers and PV module installation.
• Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions and quality investigations.
• Exposure to commissioning, handover and final project dossiers.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and international standards including ASTM, ASME, ISO and IEEE.
• Experience leading QC Supervisors / Inspectors and engaging with clients/subcontractors.
• Strong quality reporting, document control and audit capability.

Responsibilities

• Own project Quality Assurance and Quality Control across the construction lifecycle.
• Challenge contractors where necessary and drive corrective action.
• Maintain high standards across multidisciplinary EPC construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on quality issues and inspections.

Skills

QA/QC

Quality leadership

NDT

Welding

PV module installation

Corrective actions

Quality reporting

Document control

Audits

International standards knowledge

Job description

Smart4 Energy seeks an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control for a major utility-scale renewable energy EPC project in South Africa. You will own ITPs, QPs and QCPs, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with international standards throughout civil, mechanical, electrical and I&C works.

The role requires hands-on leadership on site, strong client and subcontractor engagement, and delivering final project dossiers with rigorous QC reporting and