Engineering Document Controller Pretoria East
Network Engineering · Pretoria East, Gauteng
Overview
Network Engineering is looking for an experienced Engineering Document Controller to join their dynamic team in Pretoria East. You will manage and control engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring technical documents, drawings and records are accurately registered, distributed and archived. This permanent role suits someone with 3 to 5 years of document control experience in a project driven engineering environment.
About the role
Network Engineering has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Document Controller to join a dynamic engineering environment in Pretoria East. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining and controlling engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle. You will ensure that all technical documents, drawings, specifications and project records are accurately registered, distributed, updated and archived. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and experience working with engineering documentation within project driven environments.
To apply, please send your CV to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric
- 3 to 5 years of experience in engineering document control or a similar project environment
- Previous exposure to engineering drawings, technical specifications and project documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with electronic document management systems (EDMS)
- Understanding of document numbering, revision control and document distribution procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Relevant qualification or certificate in Document Control, Administration or Project Management will be advantageous
- Experience within EPC, EPCM, engineering consulting, construction, mining, petrochemical or industrial project environments is advantageous
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management requirements is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the engineering document control system and project documentation registers
- Receive, register, review, distribute and track incoming and outgoing engineering documentation
- Control the issuing, revision, approval and distribution of technical drawings and engineering documents
- Ensure the correct document versions are available to engineering teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders
- Maintain drawing registers, transmittals, technical document registers and revision histories
- Coordinate document submissions, reviews, approvals and comments between multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Monitor document workflows and follow up on outstanding reviews and approvals
- Ensure compliance with project document control procedures, client requirements and company standards
- Manage electronic and hard copy filing systems to ensure documents are easily accessible
- Maintain document traceability and ensure superseded documents are appropriately archived
- Assist with the preparation of project handover documentation and final engineering dossiers
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, suppliers and contractors regarding documentation requirements
- Generate document control reports and provide regular updates on document status and outstanding deliverables
- Support audits and ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with quality management requirements
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Engineering
- Location
- Pretoria East, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Email
- rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When applying for this Engineering Document Controller role at Network Engineering, make sure your CV clearly highlights your experience with document control systems, revision management and engineering drawings. The hiring team will want to see specific examples of projects you have worked on and the types of documents you managed. If you have used systems like Aconex, SharePoint or ProjectWise, mention them. Also emphasise your attention to detail and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Since this is an email application, keep your subject line clear and professional. A short cover note explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience matches the requirements will help you stand out. Good luck!
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