Quality Manager

About RPO Recruitment

RPO Recruitment's client, a leading engineering, advisory and technical services firm is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to take on a key leadership role within a major project environment. This position will act as the Employer's representative for quality assurance, ensuring that all project activities—from design through to commissioning and handover—meet contractual, regulatory, and industry standards. The successful candidate will be required to join the client's team on a Solar PV project in Gauteng for an 18-month fixed-term duration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Employer's Project Quality Plan and overall quality oversight strategy
• Ensure that the EPC Contractor and subcontractors adhere to contractual quality requirements, ISO 9001 principles, and relevant industry standards (IEC, SANS, NRS, etc.)
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) across all disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, SCADA, and grid-related works, ensuring appropriate hold and witness points are defined and implemented
• Conduct audits, site inspections, and field verifications to confirm effective quality control practices across all phases of the project
• Oversee the management and control of quality documentation, ensuring records such as inspection reports, test results, NCRs, RFIs, and as-built drawings are complete, traceable, and audit-ready
• Monitor supplier and vendor quality processes, including audits and inspections, and review key documentation such as factory acceptance test (FAT) reports where applicable
• Ensure effective implementation and management of NCR and CAPA processes, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and close-out verification
• Review commissioning documentation and test packs, witness critical testing activities, and ensure compliance with performance and acceptance criteria
• Verify calibration and control of measuring and testing equipment used in quality-critical activities
• Compile and present regular quality reports, highlighting trends, risks, and critical issues to project stakeholders
• Facilitate coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure consistent quality standards and effective change control

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, Industrial, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 8 - 10 years' experience in QA/QC within construction, infrastructure, or energy projects
• 3 - 5 years in a quality leadership or management role
• Strong experience with ITPs, NCR and CAPA processes, and quality systems implementation
• Exposure to supplier quality processes, FAT/SAT, and commissioning quality assurance
• Proven experience in document control, audit preparation, and ensuring compliance readiness

Benefits:

• Salary: R600K - 850K CTC per annum