QUALITY MANAGER – ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE / RENEWABLE ENERGY - CPT - WC - Competitive salary

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking a qualified QA/QC Lead to oversee quality management on renewable energy EPC construction projects in Cape Town. You will develop plans, lead audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a degree or diploma in a related field, 5+ years QA/QC experience, and strong ISO 9001 knowledge. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 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 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

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

ISO 9001

Electrical substations

Supervisory experience

Audit & NCR management

Documentation

Travel flexibility

Education

Electrical/Quality/Construction Engineering diploma

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