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Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Industry: Power Generation | Heavy Engineering | Industrial Construction
Employment Type: Project-Based / Contract Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to support a major industrial construction project in Gauteng.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical equipment, power generation systems and associated installations meet the required engineering specifications, quality standards and project requirements.

This position is suited to a hands-on QA/QC professional with experience in power generation, generator installations, mining infrastructure, mineral processing plants, heavy engineering or large-scale industrial construction.

Quality Control & Mechanical Inspections

Conduct quality inspections across mechanical equipment, assemblies and installation activities.

Develop, implement and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

Verify that installations comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications and applicable quality standards.

Inspect mechanical components, fabrication work, equipment installations and associated systems.

Witness relevant inspections, testing and commissioning activities.

Identify workmanship defects, installation discrepancies and nonconforming materials.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Implement and maintain project quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project quality requirements.

Raise, investigate and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.

Verify that corrective measures have been implemented effectively.

Support internal and external quality audits.

Ensure that applicable industry standards, safety requirements and engineering specifications are adhered to.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports and technical documentation.

Review inspection checklists, material certificates, testing records and quality-related submissions.

Monitor defect registers and track outstanding quality issues through to resolution.

Compile quality documentation and mechanical completion records.

Support the preparation of final quality dossiers and project handover packages.

Provide regular quality progress reports to project management.

Project Coordination & Handover

Work closely with construction supervisors, engineers, contractors and commissioning teams.

Participate in site inspections, quality meetings and technical reviews.

Identify potential quality risks and recommend preventative measures.

Ensure that all outstanding defects and quality-related issues are addressed before final handover.

Support mechanical completion, testing, commissioning and project close-out activities.

Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline.

Approximately 5+ years of relevant QA/QC or mechanical inspection experience within 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.

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and inspection procedures.

Understanding of relevant ISO quality management principles and applicable industry standards.

Previous experience working with EPC contractors, engineering contractors or project-based construction teams would be advantageous.

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:

Diesel generators and power generation equipment

Generator assembly, installation and commissioning

Power stations and industrial power infrastructure

Mining infrastructure and mineral processing plants

Mechanical equipment manufacturing and installation

Heavy engineering, fabrication and mechanical construction

Oil and gas or petrochemical projects

Large-scale industrial construction and EPC projects

Strong mechanical inspection and quality control capabilities

Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy

Sound understanding of quality assurance procedures

Ability to identify defects and implement corrective actions

Strong documentation, reporting and organisational skills

Effective communication with multidisciplinary project teams

Ability to work independently in demanding construction environments

Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate is an experienced Mechanical QA/QC Inspector or Quality Control Engineer with a proven track record on industrial construction or power generation projects.

They will be comfortable working on-site, interacting with contractors, performing detailed mechanical inspections and ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards.

Experience in generator installations is highly advantageous; however, candidates from mining, mineral processing, heavy engineering, oil and gas or other industrial mechanical environments will also be considered.

Location: Candidates based in Gauteng or able to commute to the project site will be preferred.