Site Document Controller (Noko Project 12-Month Contract)

Scatec; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec in North West, South Africa, is hiring a Site Document Controller to ensure on-site documentation is current, approved, and accessible for construction teams. You will manage the Site Master Document List, coordinate with contractors, and support handover with accurate as-built records.

You will train site staff on the document management system, monitor workflow, and provide status updates to management.

Qualifications

• Higher education and relevant experience, with at least two years of document-control experience, preferably on EPC or construction projects using an electronic document management system.
• Sound understanding of the full project document life cycle and workflows.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for document management and the ability to apply consistent standards.
• Ability to train stakeholders on document management systems, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Control the Site Master Document List (SMDL), including dates, status tracking, and reporting.
• Receive, check, upload, distribute, and maintain external documents and drawings per approved processes.
• Manage site correspondence and project email inputs/outputs; ensure records are complete and accessible.
• Act as contractor interface for document submissions and related trainings.
• Ensure compliance with templates, naming conventions, and workflow requirements.
• Coordinate with Main Office Document Control team and transition to as-built records.

Skills

Fluent English

Document control

Stakeholder training

Multicultural communication

Education

Higher education

Tools

Electronic Document Management System

Job description

Overview

Site Document Controller

North West, South Africa

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

As Site Document Controller, you will provide vital on-site document control support so that project and site teams always have access to current, approved documentation. You will be the first point of contact for site document inputs and contractor submissions, helping to keep information accurate, traceable, and available throughout construction and handover.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Control the Site Master Document List (SMDL), including document dates, status tracking, and reporting.
• Receive, check, upload, distribute, and maintain external documents and drawings in line with approved document-control processes.
• Manage site correspondence and project email inputs and outputs, ensuring records are complete and accessible.
• Act as the contractor interface for document submissions, including contractor kick-off meetings and document-control training.
• Ensure compliance with approved templates, naming conventions, document standards, and workflow requirements.
• Ensure only current and approved documentation is used on site, coordinating closely with the Main Office Document Control team and the Document Control Lead.
• Support the capture of redlines and the transition of documentation to as-built records.
• Assist with site audits and inspections, provide document-status updates to site management, and train site staff on the document management system and procedures.
• Your work will enable site teams to make informed decisions using reliable, controlled project information.

What you'll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced construction environment where accuracy, coordination, and strong document discipline make a visible difference.
• Exposure to EPC and construction project documentation, document management systems, contractor coordination, and as-built handover processes.
• The opportunity to work closely with engineering, site, project management, contractors, and the wider Document Control team while building strong project-information capability.

What you'll bring

Experience and qualifications

• Higher education and relevant experience, with at least two years of document-control experience, preferably on EPC or construction projects using an electronic document management system.
• A sound understanding of the full project document life cycle, document management system workflows, and the mapping of procedures to project requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for document management and the ability to apply consistent document-control standards.
• The ability to train stakeholders on document management systems, processes, and procedures.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional language skills such as Spanish, German, French, or Arabic will be advantageous.
• A clear, structured, and systematic approach, with the technical awareness to understand the documentation required to execute site works.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to review information, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions.
• The ability to compile and present clear, structured status reports to management.
• Confidence working across multicultural environments, with clear and professional communication skills.
• A self-driven, proactive, dependable working style, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload, work independently, and deliver accurately to agreed schedules in a deadline-driven environment.

What it's like to work at Scatec

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by well-controlled project information, working closely with site teams, and supporting the delivery of renewable energy projects, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What we offer

At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition. We are continuously evolving as a digital and data-driven organisation, leveraging technology and AI to improve how we work and create value for our teams.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.