Site Document Controller (Noko Project 12-Month Contract)

• Site Document Controller North West, South Africa At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters.
• Ready to make an impact?

About Scatec

We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy.

As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth.

It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Responsibilities

• As Site Document Controller, you will provide vital on-site document control support so that project and site teams always have access to current, approved documentation.
• You will be the first point of contact for site document inputs and contractor submissions, helping to keep information accurate, traceable, and available throughout construction and handover.
• In this role, you will: Control the Site Master Document List (SMDL), including document dates, status tracking, and reporting.
• Receive, check, upload, distribute, and maintain external documents and drawings in line with approved document-control processes.
• Manage site correspondence and project email inputs and outputs, ensuring records are complete and accessible.
• Act as the contractor interface for document submissions, including contractor kick-off meetings and document-control training.
• Ensure compliance with approved templates, naming conventions, document standards, and workflow requirements.
• Ensure only current and approved documentation is used on site, coordinating closely with the Main Office Document Control team and the Document Control Lead.
• Support the capture of redlines and the transition of documentation to as-built records.
• Assist with site audits and inspections, provide document-status updates to site management, and train site staff on the document management system and procedures.
• Your work will enable site teams to make informed decisions using reliable, controlled project information.
• What you'll gain Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced construction environment where accuracy, coordination, and strong document discipline make a visible difference.
• Exposure to EPC and construction project documentation, document management systems, contractor coordination, and as-built handover processes.
• The opportunity to work closely with engineering, site, project management, contractors, and the wider Document Control team while building strong project-information capability.

Requirements

• Experience and qualifications Higher education and relevant experience, with at least two years of document-control experience, preferably on EPC or construction projects using an electronic document management system.
• A sound understanding of the full project document life cycle, document management system workflows, and the mapping of procedures to project requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for document management and the ability to apply consistent document-control standards.
• The ability to train stakeholders on document management systems, processes, and procedures.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional language skills such as Spanish, German, French, or Arabic will be advantageous.
• A clear, structured, and systematic approach, with the technical awareness to understand the documentation required to execute site works.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to review information, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions.
• The ability to compile and present clear, structured status reports to management.
• Confidence working across multicultural environments, with clear and professional communication skills.
• A self-driven, proactive, dependable working style, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload, work independently, and deliver accurately to agreed schedules in a deadline-driven environment.
• What it's like to work at Scatec At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance.
• We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing.
• You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.
• If you are motivated by well-controlled project information, working closely with site teams, and supporting the delivery of renewable energy projects, this could be a strong next step in your career.

Benefits

• At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference.
• You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.
• We are continuously evolving as a digital and data-driven organisation, leveraging technology and AI to improve how we work and create value for our teams.
• Scatec is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs. We review applications on an ongoing basis.