Document Controller (Engineering)

TL;DR

Document Controller (P&PMO): Establishing and maintaining document control governance for program and project documentation with an accent on integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Focus on optimizing the document lifecycle and ensuring audit-ready records in a highly regulated environment.

Location: Irene, South Africa. Only people with a valid South African identity document can apply.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in security and defense electronics.

What you will do

• Establish, manage, and improve document control processes across the full lifecycle to ensure standardization and traceability.
• Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory, contractual, and quality standards to maintain audit-ready records.
• Administer document repositories, governing secure storage, controlled access, and standardized classification.
• Coordinate with delivery teams to meet documentation requirements and act as the central point of contact for queries.
• Provide compliance reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives in information management.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Technical Writing, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in document control or project administration.
• Proven experience working within engineering, technical, or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) or Configuration Management.
• Must possess a valid South African identity document.

Nice to have

• Certification in Document Control, Quality Management, or Configuration Management.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working models to support work-life balance.
• Attractive salary and special payments.
• Structured onboarding, targeted training, and tailored talent development.
• Innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.
• Health and prevention programs including ergonomic workstations.