Quality Lead

H&S Labour Brokers; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

H&S Labour Brokers in Bloemfontein is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for EPC projects. You will establish and manage the PQMS, review PQPs, ITPs, and ensure compliance with standards and contractual obligations.

You will oversee QA/QC on site, audit processes, manage NCRs and supplier FIM, and drive commissioning readiness and handover documentation. Strong leadership, ISO 9001 knowledge, and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum experience in EPC project quality management.
• Proven ability to lead audits and inspections.
• Strong governance and enforcement capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the PQMS aligned to Employer requirements.
• Review and approve PQP and ITPs.
• Oversee QA/QC on site, hold points, and audits.
• Ensure material traceability and commissioning readiness.
• Report risks and maintain quality dashboards.

Skills

Quality governance

Audit & inspection

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

ISO 9001

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
• Owners 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

Key requirements

Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and/or proven experience in civils will be advantageous Minimum 58 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.

Rates and full assignment details will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates