Document Controller (Oil & Gas)
Job Description:
Job Title
Document Controller
Location
Onshore Oil & Gas Drilling Operations
Job Purpose
To establish, maintain, control, and distribute all operational, technical, quality, HSE, and contractual documentation associated with drilling and oilfield support operations. The Document Controller ensures that all project records are accurately filed, updated, traceable, and compliant with company, client, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
- Certificate or Diploma in Administration, Records Management, Information Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years' document control experience in Oil & Gas, drilling, mining, engineering, construction, or industrial operations.
- Experience working with drilling contractors, rig operations, logistics, or oilfield service companies preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with electronic document management systems (EDMS), SharePoint, SAP, Aconex, ProArc, Documentum, or similar platforms.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Document Management
Rig and Operations Documentation
Compliance and Quality Assurance
HSE Documentation
Client and Contractor Interface
Reporting
HSE Responsibilities
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Strong document control and records management knowledge.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning and coordination abilities.
- Proficiency in electronic document management systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting FPSO operations.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 document control requirements.
- Familiarity with drilling operations, logistics support, and HSE documentation systems.
- Experience working in remote site environments.
Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz
Closing Date: 31/7/2026