Project Quality Assurance (Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years)

Mulilo is seeking a Project Quality Assurance professional for a fixed-term contract in Overberg District Municipality, South Africa. The role involves managing project quality management systems, overseeing contractor quality assurance on-site, conducting inspections and audits, and handling non-conformance reports. The position emphasizes compliance with standards and effective team collaboration to ensure high-quality project delivery within the renewable energy sector.
About the Company
Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of South Africa’s leading Independent Power Producers (IPP). Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), with Norfund holding an additional investment through the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund.
Mulilo develops, constructs and operates utility scale wind, solar PV and battery energy storage projects across South Africa. The company currently operates 450 MW of wind and solar capacity, with a further 765 MW under construction. A portfolio exceeding 2 GW is advancing toward financial close, while the long-term development pipeline exceeds 30 GW.


Mulilo has concluded power purchase agreements under the South African government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), as well as private offtake agreements with several large corporate energy users.


Mulilo places significant emphasis on its people and recognises that successful infrastructure delivery depends on capable and committed teams. The company prides itself on providing a world-class working environment, with a clear focus on career progression and personal growth. Grounded in its values, Mulilo fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration and purpose, while remaining committed to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.


About this role
This service provides a fully functional, site-based project quality management capability for the construction phase, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory and Employer quality requirements, independent oversight of EPC contractor QA/QC activities, early defect prevention and issue resolution, and the delivery of handover-ready, quality-compliant assets that support controlled commissioning and predictable project close-out over the project execution period, typically 18 to 24 months.
Duties and responsibilities
Project Quality Management

Establish and manage the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) aligned to Employer requirements.
Review and approve Contractor Project Quality Plans (PQP).
Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual obligations.
Enforce quality control processes across all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).

Quality Assurance & Control Oversight

Monitor and oversee Contractor QA/QC implementation on site.
Ensure correct application of hold points and witness points.
Conduct regular site inspections, surveillance, and audits.
Verify material compliance, workmanship, and installation quality.
Ensure traceability of materials, components, and installations.

Non-Conformance Management

Establish and manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process.
Ensure all non-conformances are:
Properly identified
Documented
Categorised (Critical / Major / Minor)
Track NCRs through to closure and verification
Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
Escalate critical quality risks to Employer management.

Procurement & Free Issue Material (FIM) Control

Oversee quality aspects of procurement and supplier deliverables.
Ensure Free Issue Materials (FIM) are:
Inspected upon receipt
Verified against specifications
Properly stored and protected
Ensure all materials have:
Certificates of compliance
Test reports
Traceability records

Quality Expediting

Monitor quality readiness of equipment and materials prior to delivery
Ensure completion of:
Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Inspection reports
Certification documentation
Prevent non-compliant materials arriving on site

Documentation & Data Pack Control

Ensure all quality documentation is:
Complete
Accurate
Submitted in line with project requirements.
Monitor development of data books and handover dossiers.
Ensure documentation aligns with Employer handover requirements.
Interface with Document Control to ensure:
Traceability
Version control
Timely submission

Commissioning & Handover Readiness

Ensure all quality requirements are met prior to commissioning.
Verify that:
Systems are installed as per approved documentation.
NCRs are closed.
Inspection records are complete.
Support commissioning readiness reviews.
Ensure delivery of handover-ready quality documentation packs.

Stakeholder Management

Interface with:
EPC Contractor
Owner’s Enginee