Quality Supervisor

SET Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Consulting is looking for an experienced Quality Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage quality systems across renewable energy projects, including solar and wind. A strong background in construction projects is essential, along with leadership skills and proficiency in quality standards.

This role offers a fixed-term contract until September 2027, with opportunities for travel across project sites. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and at least 10 years in a quality supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a quality supervisory or officer role.
• Strong experience in renewable energy construction environments.
• Renewable energy project experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise project quality systems across construction sites.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and quality systems.
• Conduct audits on contractor systems and project quality plans.

Skills

Strong knowledge of construction quality standards and materials

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Ability to work under pressure in complex project environments

Proficiency in MS Office 365 and SharePoint

Strong leadership, integrity, and teamwork mindset

Education

Relevant qualification in Civil or Electrical Engineering

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Quality Supervisor – Renewable Energy (Contract)

Are you an experienced Quality Supervisor with a strong background in construction and renewable energy projects? An exciting opportunity is available to join a dynamic team driving large-scale solar, wind, biomass, and hydro projects across Africa.

Location

Cape Town/ Standerton (with travel to project sites across the region)

Contract

Fixed-term contract ending September 2027

Your Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation and management of quality systems across major renewable energy construction projects. Working closely with project teams, you will oversee quality compliance from planning through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise project quality systems across construction sites
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, environmental and social standards, and contractor quality systems
• Support project engineers and site teams with quality-related requirements
• Coordinate and monitor contractor quality performance and documentation
• Conduct audits on contractor systems and project quality plans
• Maintain comprehensive quality control records and site documentation
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulatory standards
• Assist during commissioning to ensure all quality requirements are met before handover

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Civil or Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Industry specific qualifications or certification
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (advantageous)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a quality supervisory or officer role
• Strong experience in renewable energy construction environments, any other built infrastructure environment (civil, electrical, mechanical)
• Renewable energy project experience highly preferred
• South African citizen is preferred
• English and Afrikaans (Read, write & speak)

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction quality standards and materials
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure in complex project environments
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and SharePoint
• Strong leadership, integrity, and teamwork mindset