Quality Supervisor – Renewable Energy (Fixed-Term Contract)

Oxyon Human Capital Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Supervisor for a renewable energy project in De Aar, Northern Cape. This role involves overseeing quality control on-site, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and improving the Quality Management System. Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering or Quality Management, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in EPC construction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years onsite quality control experience on EPC construction projects.
• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary site quality representative, upholding employer quality standards.
• Perform regular inspections and audits across all phases of construction.
• Prepare and present routine quality performance reports to the project management team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Location : De Aar, Northern Cape, South Africa

Contract : Fixed-Term | On-Site | Competitive Total Remuneration Package

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Supervisor to take full ownership of quality control across the construction site of a utility-scale renewable energy project. This position is critical to ensuring that all engineering and construction activities are delivered in full compliance with regulatory standards, quality specifications, and project requirements.

You’ll serve as the on-site representative for quality matters, working closely with the EPC contractor to oversee the development and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS), while proactively identifying risks and ensuring continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary site quality representative, upholding employer quality standards.
• Maintain daily coordination with EPC contractors to ensure QMS and Quality Plans are followed.
• Perform regular inspections and audits across all phases of construction.
• Document all inspections, non-conformities, corrective actions, and audit outcomes.
• Prepare and present routine quality performance reports to the project management team.
• Align quality expectations with engineers, contractors, and regulatory entities.
• Host site quality meetings and workshops to promote a quality-driven culture.
• Identify, report, and mitigate potential quality risks early.
• Ensure all quality issues are resolved promptly and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ on-site quality control experience on EPC construction projects, ideally in renewable energy.
• Experience managing QA / QC on utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects.
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) is an advantage.
• Excellent reporting, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue-resolution mindset.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

You are detail-oriented, driven by excellence, and committed to ensuring the success of world-class renewable energy projects. Your diligence, resilience, and ability to lead quality conversations on-site will be key to your success in this role.