QUALITY MANAGER – ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE / RENEWABLE ENERGY

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in South Africa seeks an experienced QA/QC lead for electrical infrastructure EPC projects in renewable energy. You will develop and manage the Project Quality Management Plan, lead QA/QC activities and coordinate inspections across sites.

The role requires a relevant degree or diploma, 5+ years QA/QC experience, supervisory background, and strong ISO 9001 knowledge. You will audit suppliers, manage NCRs, CAPAs, and ensure traceability of materials and documentation for

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ QA/QC experience within electrical infrastructure or EPC construction.
• At least 2 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Technical understanding of HV and MV substations.
• Practical exposure to renewable wind-energy electrical balance-of-plant projects.
• Knowledge of applicable IEC and SANS standards.
• Experience with audits, inspections, NCR management, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and test results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Lead QA/QC activities across renewable energy construction projects.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans, method statements, checklists and quality dossiers.
• Conduct internal, supplier and subcontractor quality audits.
• Manage NCRs, root-cause investigations, CAPAs, concessions and quality observations.
• Coordinate hold points, witness points, inspections, FATs and SATs.
• Oversee quality requirements relating to testing and commissioning.
• Ensure full traceability of materials, equipment, certificates and inspection records.
• Monitor quality trends, KPIs, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide quality guidance and training to project and construction teams.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, suppliers and statutory bodies.
• Ensure complete quality documentation for successful project handover and close-out.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Quality/Construction management qualification

Tools

ISO 9001 QA tools

IEC/SANS standards knowledge

Job description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage the Project Quality Management Plan
• Lead QA/QC activities across renewable energy construction projects
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans, method statements, checklists and quality dossiers
• Conduct internal, supplier and subcontractor quality audits
• Manage NCRs, root-cause investigations, CAPAs, concessions and quality observations
• Coordinate hold points, witness points, inspections, FATs and SATs
• Oversee quality requirements relating to testing and commissioning
• Ensure full traceability of materials, equipment, certificates and inspection records
• Monitor quality trends, KPIs, risks and improvement opportunities
• Provide quality guidance and training to project and construction teams
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, suppliers and statutory bodies
• Ensure complete quality documentation for successful project handover and close-out

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• A relevant Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ QA/QC experience within electrical infrastructure or EPC construction
• At least 2 years’ supervisory or management experience
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Technical understanding of: HV and MV substations
• Practical exposure to renewable wind-energy electrical balance-of-plant projects
• Knowledge of applicable IEC and SANS standards
• Strong experience with audits, inspections, NCR management, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and test results
• Excellent reporting, document-control and stakeholder-management ability
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required