Quality Manager – Electrical Infrastructure Renewable Energy
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
5 September 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline:
3 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
QUALITY MANAGER ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE / RENEWABLE ENERGY
Western Cape - LDC for 6 months with the possibility to convert to permanent employment
Salary: Market-related.
Are you a seasoned Quality Manager who knows what exceptional quality looks like on complex electrical infrastructure projects
We are looking for an experienced quality professional to take ownership of QA/QC across major renewable energy electrical infrastructure projects including substations MV reticulation and overhead power lines.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can drive quality from engineering and procurement through construction testing commissioning and final handover.
You will be responsible for establishing implementing and maintaining robust project quality systems while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 contractual requirements approved drawings specifications and applicable IEC and SANS standards.
Western Cape - LDC for 6 months with the possibility to convert to permanent employment
Salary: Market-related.
Are you a seasoned Quality Manager who knows what exceptional quality looks like on complex electrical infrastructure projects
We are looking for an experienced quality professional to take ownership of QA/QC across major renewable energy electrical infrastructure projects including substations MV reticulation and overhead power lines.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can drive quality from engineering and procurement through construction testing commissioning and final handover.
You will be responsible for establishing implementing and maintaining robust project quality systems while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 contractual requirements approved drawings specifications and applicable IEC and SANS standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
- Develop and manage the Project Quality Management Plan
- Lead QA/QC activities across renewable energy construction projects
- Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans method statements checklists and quality dossiers
- Conduct internal supplier and subcontractor quality audits
- Manage NCRs root-cause investigations CAPAs concessions and quality observations
- Coordinate hold points witness points inspections FATs and SATs
- Oversee quality requirements relating to testing and commissioning
- Ensure full traceability of materials equipment certificates and inspection records
- Monitor quality trends KPIs risks and improvement opportunities
- Provide quality guidance and training to project and construction teams
- Liaise with clients engineers contractors suppliers and statutory bodies
- Ensure complete quality documentation for successful project handover and close-out
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
- A relevant Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Quality Management Construction Management or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years QA/QC experience within electrical infrastructure or EPC construction
- At least 2 years supervisory or management experience
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Technical understanding of: HV and MV substations
- Practical exposure to renewable wind-energy electrical balance-of-plant projects
- Knowledge of applicable IEC and SANS standards
- Strong experience with audits inspections NCR management root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings specifications method statements ITPs and test results
- Excellent reporting document-control and stakeholder-management ability
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to project sites as required
Required Experience:
Manager
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