Site-Based Document Controller - Construction (Chad)

Employ Global; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 162,232 - 243,348; Full time

Job summary

Employ Global is looking for a Document Controller for a site-based role in N’Djamena, Chad. This position involves managing all project documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Certificate in Document Control, proven experience in construction projects, and strong proficiency in document management systems. The role offers competitive remuneration and requires fluency in English; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Document Controller on construction or engineering projects.
• Ability to work in a structured, professional environment.
• Fluency in English; French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain document control systems for all project documentation.
• Manage drawings, specifications, correspondence, reports, and approvals.
• Track document submissions, reviews, revisions, and approvals.
• Ensure strict version control and controlled distribution of documents.
• Prepare document registers, transmittals, and status reports.
• Archive documentation in line with project and client requirements.
• Assist with meeting coordination, minutes, and action tracking.

Skills

Document Control

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Document Control, Administration, or related field

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

SITE-BASED ROLES – LARGE-SCALE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CHAD)

Our client is seeking highly skilled professionals to join a large-scale construction project in N’Djamena, Chad. This is a site-based role, exclusively open to Chadian nationals currently residing in N’Djamena.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure initiative, gaining valuable experience in a challenging and rewarding environment. Attractive competitive remuneration will be offered to successful candidates.

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Location: N’Djamena, Chad (Site-based)

Contract: Fixed-term (1 year, with possible extension)

Role Overview

The Document Controller will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and controlling all project documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain document control systems for all project documentation.
• Manage drawings, specifications, correspondence, reports, and approvals.
• Track document submissions, reviews, revisions, and approvals.
• Ensure strict version control and controlled distribution of documents.
• Prepare document registers, transmittals, and status reports.
• Archive documentation in line with project and client requirements.
• Assist with meeting coordination, minutes, and action tracking.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Document Control, Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Document Controller on construction or engineering projects.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in document management systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work in a structured, professional environment.
• Fluency in English; French is advantageous.
• Must be a Chadian national.