Senior Quality Lead - EPC Projects and Compliance

H&S Labour Brokers cc; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

H&S Labour Brokers cc in Bloemfontein seeks a seasoned EPC Project Quality Manager to lead PQMS development, align with Employer requirements, and oversee contractor QA/QC on site.

You will review PQPs and ITPs, enforce NCRs, ensure traceability, and report quality risks to stakeholders while steering audits and handovers through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical Eng; civil experience advantageous.
• 5–8 years in EPC project quality management.
• Strong leadership and governance capabilities.
• Proven ISO 9001 knowledge and QA/QC experience.
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, Wind, BESS) is preferred.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections and enforce compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to work under high-pressure multi-project environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the PQMS aligned to Employer requirements.
• Review and approve Contractor PQPs, ITPs and method statements.
• Enforce quality control across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines.
• Oversee QA/QC implementation on site and conduct audits.
• Manage NCR process with root cause analysis and closure.
• Interface with EPC Contractor, Owner’s Engineer, Consultants and internal teams; facilitate quality meetings.
• Provide regular quality reports, risks, and trends to Employer.
• Ensure data packs, handover documentation and traceability are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Quality governance

Stakeholder management

Audits & inspections

Risk management

ISO 9001 knowledge

FIDIC awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key responsibilities
Project Quality Management
Establish and manage the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) aligned to Employer requirements.
Review and approve Contractor Project Quality Plans (PQP).
Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual obligations.
Enforce quality control processes across all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
Quality Assurance & Control Oversight
Monitor and oversee Contractor QA/QC implementation on site.
Ensure correct application of hold points and witness points.
Conduct regular site inspections, surveillance, and audits.
Verify material compliance, workmanship, and installation quality.
Ensure traceability of materials, components, and installations.
Non-Conformance Management
Establish and manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process.
Ensure all non-conformances are:
Properly identified
Documented
Categorised (Critical / Major / Minor)
Track NCRs through to closure and verification
Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
Escalate critical quality risks to Employer management.
Procurement & Free Issue Material (FIM) Control
Oversee quality aspects of procurement and supplier deliverables.
Ensure Free Issue Materials (FIM) are:
Inspected upon receipt
Verified against specifications
Properly stored and protected
Ensure all materials have:
Certificates of compliance
Test reports
Traceability records
Quality Expediting
Monitor quality readiness of equipment and materials prior to delivery
Ensure completion of:
Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Inspection reports
Certification documentation
Prevent non-compliant materials arriving on site
Documentation & Data Pack Control
Ensure all quality documentation is:
Complete
Accurate
Submitted in line with project requirements.
Monitor development of data books and handover dossiers.
Ensure documentation aligns with Employer handover requirements.
Interface with Document Control to ensure:
Traceability
Version control
Timely submission
Commissioning & Handover Readiness
Ensure all quality requirements are met prior to commissioning.
Verify that:
Systems are installed as per approved documentation.
NCRs are closed.
Inspection records are complete.
Support commissioning readiness reviews.
Ensure delivery of handover-ready quality documentation packs.
Stakeholder Management
Interface with:
EPC Contractor
Owner’s Engineer
Consultants
Internal project teams
Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits.
Ensure alignment on quality expectations and requirements.
Reporting & Risk Management
Provide regular quality reports to Employer.
Highlight:
Risks
Non-compliances
Trends
Maintain quality registers and dashboards.
Proactively identify and mitigate quality risks impacting project delivery.
Monthly Deliverables
Weekly and monthly quality reports
Updated NCR register
Inspection and audit reports
Quality risk logs
Progress status of:
Data packs updates/ register
Handover documentation /Register
Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and/or proven experience in civils will be advantageous
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in EPC project quality management.
• Strong leadership and governance capability.
• Strong quality assurance expertise with proven practical experience
• Proven experience in renewable energy (PV, Wind, BESS)
• Strong knowledge of: ISO 9001, Quality management systems, and Construction quality processes.
• Demonstrated ability to, manage contractor quality performance, lead audits and inspections, resolve complex quality issues and strong quality governance and enforcement capability.
• High level of attention to detail and technical understanding.
• Ability to challenge contractors and enforce compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, multi-project environments.
• High commercial and contractual (FIDIC) awareness.
• Advanced risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.

Rates and full assignment details will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates
Should you meet the above requirements, please visit www.hslabour.co.za to view the full advertisement and submit your updated CV online. To ensure your application is processed, all CVs must be uploaded through our website.[CVs submitted via email will not be considered.]All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through background screening and various assessments.