Site Customer QA Engineer - Mechanical Inspection (Johannesburg)
Smart4 Energy - An nGAGE Talent Business · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A contract QA/QC role for an experienced mechanical inspector on a major industrial construction project in Gauteng. If you have a strong background in power generation, heavy engineering or mining infrastructure and take pride in quality documentation, this is a solid opportunity to work on site with a multidisciplinary project team.
About the role
Smart4 Energy is looking for an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join a major industrial construction project in Gauteng. You will play a key part in making sure mechanical equipment, power generation systems and related installations meet engineering specs, quality standards and project requirements.
The role is hands on and site based. You will work closely with construction supervisors, engineers, contractors and commissioning teams to keep quality on track from inspection through to handover.
Important note: This is a project based contract opportunity. Candidates based in Gauteng or able to commute to the project site will be preferred.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline
- About 5 or more years of QA/QC or mechanical inspection experience in industrial or engineering environments
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical construction, equipment installations, fabrication or industrial projects
- Practical knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Non Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective action processes and quality documentation
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and inspection procedures
- Understanding of relevant ISO quality management principles and applicable industry standards
- Experience with EPC contractors, engineering contractors or project based construction teams is advantageous
- Experience in diesel generators, power generation equipment, mining infrastructure, mineral processing plants, heavy engineering, oil and gas or petrochemical projects is strongly preferred
- Must be based in Gauteng or able to commute to the project site
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality inspections on mechanical equipment, assemblies and installation activities
- Develop, implement and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Verify installations comply with approved drawings, technical specifications and applicable quality standards
- Witness inspections, testing and commissioning activities
- Identify workmanship defects, installation discrepancies and nonconforming materials
- Implement and maintain project quality assurance and quality control procedures
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with quality requirements
- Raise, investigate and track Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
- Support internal and external quality audits
- Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports and technical documentation
- Review inspection checklists, material certificates and testing records
- Monitor defect registers and track outstanding quality issues to resolution
- Compile quality documentation and mechanical completion records
- Support preparation of final quality dossiers and project handover packages
- Provide regular quality progress reports to project management
- Work closely with construction supervisors, engineers, contractors and commissioning teams
- Participate in site inspections, quality meetings and technical reviews
- Identify quality risks and recommend preventative measures
- Ensure outstanding defects are addressed before final handover
- Support mechanical completion, testing, commissioning and project close out activities
Job details
- Organisation
- Smart4 Energy - An nGAGE Talent Business
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
You will be joining a project based contract on a large industrial construction site, so your CV should highlight hands on site experience and specific project types you have worked on, like power generation, mining or heavy engineering. Recruiters for QA/QC roles look closely at your knowledge of ITPs, NCRs and quality documentation, so make those visible. If you have worked with EPC contractors or on generator installations, mention it. Since this role is in Gauteng, make it clear you are local or able to commute to site. Prepare to speak about how you handle defects, contractor compliance and handover documentation in your interview.
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