Junior Quality Control Officer

SUMMARY:
QUALITY CONTROLLER (CONSTRUCTION)
Location: Various locations (Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa, Klaserie, Tzaneen, White River and Mbombela)
Salary: Market related 
Type: Permanent

POSITION INFO:
Our client in the construction industry is looking for an experienced Quality Controller to join their team, working on projects across Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa, Klaserie, Tzaneen, White River and Mbombela. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting construction quality inspections, monitoring workmanship and ensuring that construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and established quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of construction work and workmanship.
• Carry out setting-out checks and dimensional verification.
• Check construction work against approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor the quality of concrete, brickwork, plastering, waterproofing, tiling and finishes.
• Implement and maintain the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Conduct quality inspections at critical stages of construction.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Monitor subcontractor and internal team workmanship.
• Compile and maintain quality inspection checklists and records.
• Assist with snagging, defect identification and close-out inspections.
• Photograph and document quality issues and completed work.
• Follow up on outstanding corrective work.
• Assist with developing and maintaining consistent quality standards across projects.
• Report quality issues and progress to the Site Manager and management.

• Grade 12.
• A relevant qualification in Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Quality Management will be an advantage.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in quality control or site supervision in the building and construction industry.
• Sound knowledge of concrete, brickwork, plastering, waterproofing, tiling and finishing standards.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with setting out and dimensional checks.
• Computer literate (MS Office) and comfortable compiling checklists, reports and photo records.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Willing and able to travel between sites in Hoedspruit, Phalaborwa, Klaserie, Tzaneen, White River and Mbombela.
• Stable work history with contactable references.

• Strong attention to detail and a firm commitment to quality.
• Confident in addressing poor workmanship with subcontractors and site teams.
• Well organised, with good record-keeping and follow-up.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently across multiple sites.