Quality Lead

H&S Labour Brokers cc; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

H&S Labour Brokers cc in Bloemfontein seeks a seasoned EPC Project Quality Manager to lead PQMS development, align with Employer requirements, and oversee contractor QA/QC on site.

You will review PQPs and ITPs, enforce NCRs, ensure traceability, and report quality risks to stakeholders while steering audits and handovers through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical Eng; civil experience advantageous.
• 5–8 years in EPC project quality management.
• Strong leadership and governance capabilities.
• Proven ISO 9001 knowledge and QA/QC experience.
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, Wind, BESS) is preferred.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections and enforce compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to work under high-pressure multi-project environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the PQMS aligned to Employer requirements.
• Review and approve Contractor PQPs, ITPs and method statements.
• Enforce quality control across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines.
• Oversee QA/QC implementation on site and conduct audits.
• Manage NCR process with root cause analysis and closure.
• Interface with EPC Contractor, Owner’s Engineer, Consultants and internal teams; facilitate quality meetings.
• Provide regular quality reports, risks, and trends to Employer.
• Ensure data packs, handover documentation and traceability are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Quality governance

Stakeholder management

Audits & inspections

Risk management

ISO 9001 knowledge

FIDIC awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Project Quality Management
  • Establish and manage the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) aligned to Employer requirements.
  • Review and approve Contractor Project Quality Plans (PQP).
  • Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual obligations.
  • Enforce quality control processes across all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Quality Assurance & Control Oversight
  • Monitor and oversee Contractor QA/QC implementation on site.
  • Ensure correct application of hold points and witness points.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, surveillance, and audits.
  • Verify material compliance, workmanship, and installation quality.
  • Ensure traceability of materials, components, and installations.
• Non-Conformance Management
  • Establish and manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process.
  • Ensure all non-conformances are:
    • Properly identified
    • Documented
    • Categorised (Critical / Major / Minor)
    • Track NCRs through to closure and verification
    • Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
    • Escalate critical quality risks to Employer management.
• Procurement & Free Issue Material (FIM) Control
  • Oversee quality aspects of procurement and supplier deliverables.
  • Ensure Free Issue Materials (FIM) are:
    • Inspected upon receipt
    • Verified against specifications
    • Properly stored and protected
  • Ensure all materials have:
    • Certificates of compliance
    • Test reports
    • Traceability records
• Quality Expediting
  • Monitor quality readiness of equipment and materials prior to delivery.
  • Ensure completion of:
    • Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
    • Inspection reports
    • Certification documentation
  • Prevent non-compliant materials arriving on site.
• Documentation & Data Pack Control
  • Ensure all quality documentation is:
    • Complete
    • Accurate
    • Submitted in line with project requirements.
  • Monitor development of data books and handover dossiers.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with Employer handover requirements.
  • Interface with Document Control to ensure:
    • Traceability
    • Version control
    • Timely submission
• Commissioning & Handover Readiness
  • Ensure all quality requirements are met prior to commissioning.
  • Verify that:
    • Systems are installed as per approved documentation.
    • NCRs are closed.
    • Inspection records are complete.
  • Support commissioning readiness reviews.
  • Ensure delivery of handover-ready quality documentation packs.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Interface with:
    • EPC Contractor
    • Owner’s Engineer
    • Consultants
    • Internal project teams
  • Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits.
  • Ensure alignment on quality expectations and requirements.
• Reporting & Risk Management
  • Provide regular quality reports to Employer.
  • Highlight:
    • Risks
    • Non-compliances
    • Trends
  • Maintain quality registers and dashboards.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks impacting project delivery.
• Monthly Deliverables
  • Weekly and monthly quality reports
  • Updated NCR register
  • Inspection and audit reports
  • Quality risk logs
  • Progress status of:
    • Data packs updates/ register
    • Handover documentation /Register

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and/or proven experience in civils will be advantageous
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in EPC project quality management.
• Strong leadership and governance capability.
• Strong quality assurance expertise with proven practical experience
• Proven experience in renewable energy (PV, Wind, BESS)
• Strong knowledge of: ISO 9001, Quality management systems, and Construction quality processes.
• Demonstrated ability to, manage contractor quality performance, lead audits and inspections, resolve complex quality issues and strong quality governance and enforcement capability.
• High level of attention to detail and technical understanding.
• Ability to challenge contractors and enforce compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, multi-project environments.
• High commercial and contractual (FIDIC) awareness.
• Advanced risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through background screening and various assessments.