Senior Document Controller

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee, implement, and manage the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), ensuring accurate document control, versioning, and traceability.
  • Manage documentation across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring alignment with project execution plans and compliance with ISO 9001 and other quality standards.
  • Compile, structure, and hand over final documentation packages (EOJ/As-Built) to clients, coordinating sign-off processes across engineering and vendor documentation.
  • Lead document control activities for EPCM projects in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, and industrial sectors.
  • Supervise and guide project and site-based document controllers, ensuring the latest revisions of drawings and documentation are issued and controlled.
  • Liaise with project managers, engineers, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical queries and expedite outstanding documentation.
  • Conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure document integrity and regulatory alignment.
  • Produce accurate document registers, transmittals, reports, and progress tracking for senior management and clients.
  • Provide training, mentoring, and support to project personnel on document control procedures and systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement of document control processes to enhance efficiency and reduce rework.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
  • Relevant certificate or diploma in document management, project administration, or information systems (advantageous).
  • Additional certifications in ISO standards, SHEQ, and Construction Regulations highly beneficial.
Experience
  • 10+ years' experience in document control, including at least 5 years in a senior or lead role within the EPCM/engineering or construction sector.
  • Proven track record managing end-of-job/final documentation handovers on large-scale industrial projects.
  • Strong background working with major clients (e.g., Sasol, Vopak, Transnet, Omnia, Natref or similar).
  • Hands-on experience with EDMS platforms (SAP, SharePoint, Aconex, etc.) and MS Office Suite.
Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent time management, organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage high volumes of technical documentation under tight deadlines.
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of EPCM practices, ISO 9001, NEC/FIDIC contracts, HSE/OSH Act, and construction documentation requirements.
Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to work on prestigious large-scale engineering projects across multiple industries.
  • Be part of a team that values precision, compliance, and efficiency in delivering world-class projects.
  • Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.
? If you are an experienced Senior Document Controller with a passion for detail and a drive to deliver excellence, we invite you to apply.
C3 Resource Investments (Pty) Ltd
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1498014
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned