Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Somerset West, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
10 Jul 2026
Closes
30 Jul 2026
Work in Cape Town
Configuration Administrator
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about maintaining accuracy and compliance in technical documentation? We are seeking a Configuration Administrator to support the Configuration Management function by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and traceability of controlled documents throughout the product lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to build a career in configuration management within a technical and engineering-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
**Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the minimum requirements outlined in the job specification. **
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to build a career in configuration management within a technical and engineering-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy and traceability of controlled documents and configuration data.
- Ensure all customer-facing documentation complies with company standards before release.
- Control the distribution of technical documentation to prevent the use of obsolete or unauthorised documents.
- Provide documentation within agreed timelines to support project milestones, customer reviews and audits.
- Maintain document registers, version control and document traceability.
- Assist with configuration and change control processes, including tracking, reporting and administration.
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and configuration reviews.
- Support compliance with quality and configuration management standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and related industry requirements.
- Administer Product Data Management (PDM) systems, including Teamcenter, SharePoint, FileCloud or similar platforms.
- Manage document reference linking and review technical and non-technical documentation.
- Act as a central point of contact for document control queries across multiple departments.
- Support Change Control Board (CCB) meetings by preparing documentation and recording outcomes.
- Monitor document control compliance and report any non-conformances.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance document control processes and support digital transformation projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Management Assistant or a related technical or administrative qualification.
- 0–2 years' experience in document control, configuration management or a similar administrative role.
- Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defence or other highly regulated environment will be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of document control principles and configuration management processes.
- Experience using document management or Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Teamcenter, SharePoint, FileCloud or similar.
- Understanding of quality management systems and document compliance requirements.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- CMII (Configuration Management II) Certification.
- Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 10007, AS9100 or ECSS standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Process-driven mindset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
**Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the minimum requirements outlined in the job specification. **