Quality Advisor

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking a Quality Advisor to oversee quality management in various projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction management with expertise in renewable energy and quality systems. This role involves collaboration with project teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout project phases. The company offers a dynamic, international work environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Diverse working environment

Challenging position

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years working experience in a construction project environment.
• 5+ years management of renewable energy construction.
• Fully computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality management and control in all SSO projects.
• Provide core quality management support services throughout project phases.
• Establish Quality Control and the Quality Management Plan.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Staff management

Time management

Cost management

Document control

High voltage networks

ISO 9001 2015 compliance

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quality Management Systems

Accreditation in ISO Auditing

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building, and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for aQuality Advisorin Cape Town, South Africato be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Quality Advisor, you will be responsible for quality management and control in all SSO projects. Furthermore, provide core quality management support services throughout the structuring, delivery and operation phases of the projects, which include amongst other, quality assurance, process management, governance, competence, and quality control.

Main responsibilities

Operating System

• Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system
• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the operating system

Support to Structuring Phase of projects

• Ensure detailed engineering is implemented from the design stage
• Assist project team completing detailed bid evaluations
• Establish Quality Control and the Quality Management Plan
• Provide advice on quality issues
• Review all quality documents
• Support to the project structuring phase as and when required by the Project Manager

Qualifications and competencies

• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Degree in Quality Management Systems
• Accreditation in ISO Auditing
• 10+ years working experience in a construction project environment – supervisory/management role
• 5+ years management of renewable energy construction
• Management of all construction quality aspects including document control
• Staff management, time management, cost management, quality management and production management expertise
• Working experience of high voltage networks and sub-stations
• Competent in navigating & applying Quality Management Systems
• Experienced in working & complying to ISO 9001 2015 and IEC Standards
• Fully computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently
• Changemaker:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Ability to think and function clearly, decisively and quickly under pressure
• Independent and self-starter
• Excellent judgement skills and high integrity
• Assertiveness and organisational skills
• High energy levels and motivation
• Sound technical skills
• High social und intercultural competence

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.