QUALITY INSPECTOR

PRO Personnel Employment Agency; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO Personnel Employment Agency is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee construction quality across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works in South Africa. The role focuses on inspections, verifications against drawings and ITPs, and documenting conformity.

You will manage non-conformances, kick off corrective actions and coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to ensure compliance and timely handover.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in Quality, Engineering, Construction or related field.
• 5–7 years' experience in construction or project quality inspection.
• Experience in industrial, mining, processing plant, infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven experience in contractor quality management and multidisciplinary construction inspections.
• Knowledge of ITPs, method statements, drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions, punch lists and quality documentation.
• Understanding across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and applicable quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment, including verification of certificates of conformity.
• Witness and document construction inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor quality requirements relating to concrete works, earthworks, welding, bolting, cable installations, earthing and instrumentation.
• Identify, document and follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Manage quality punch lists and verify the satisfactory completion of outstanding work.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Review inspection records, test packs, calibration certificates and handover documentation.
• Verify as-built drawings and assist with compiling quality dossiers.
• Prepare daily quality reports and support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality inspections

Contract quality management

Non-conformance handling

Documentation management

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

National Diploma or equivalent in Quality/Engineering/Construction

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring and verifying the quality of construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards and project requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Quality, Engineering, Construction or a related field.
• Approximately 5–7 years' experience in construction or project quality inspection.
• Experience in industrial, mining, processing plant, infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven experience in contractor quality management and multidisciplinary construction inspections.
• Sound knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions, punch lists and quality documentation.
• Good understanding of construction quality control across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs and applicable quality standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment, including verification of certificates of conformity.
• Witness and document construction inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor quality requirements relating to concrete works, earthworks, welding, bolting, cable installations, earthing and instrumentation.
• Identify, document and follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Manage quality punch lists and verify the satisfactory completion of outstanding work.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Review inspection records, test packs, calibration certificates and handover documentation.
• Verify as-built drawings and assist with compiling quality dossiers.
• Prepare daily quality reports and support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

• Additional qualification in Quality Management.
• Relevant inspection certification in civil, mechanical, electrical, welding or instrumentation disciplines.
• Internal or Lead Auditor certification.
• Previous experience on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to identify non-compliance and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively coordinate inspections across multiple disciplines.

Contract Duration:

12 months, with the possibility of extension.