Quality Manager – Electrical Infrastructure & Renewables (6m)

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

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.