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

Weskus Personeel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Weskus Personeel seeks a seasoned Quality Manager for electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects in the Western Cape. You will own QA/QC across substations, MV reticulation, and overhead lines, driving quality from engineering through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 5+ years QA/QC in electrical infrastructure and 2+ years in leadership. ISO 9001 expertise and travel to sites are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 and IEC/SANS standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, ITPs, specs and test results.
• 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 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 Leadership

Quality Auditing

IEC & SANS standards

Document Control

Stakeholder Management

Drawing & specs interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Quality/Construction Management qualification

Job description

QUALITY MANAGER – ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE / RENEWABLE ENERGY

Western Cape - LDC for 6 months with the possibility to convert to permanent employment

Salary: Market-related.

Are you a seasoned Quality Manager who knows what exceptional quality looks like on complex electrical infrastructure projects? We are looking for an experienced quality professional to take ownership of QA/QC across major renewable energy electrical infrastructure projects, including substations, MV reticulation and overhead power lines. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can drive quality from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning and final handover. You will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining robust project quality systems while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, contractual requirements, approved drawings, specifications and applicable IEC and SANS standards.

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