Configuration Manager - Officer

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Location:

centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Negotiable

SUMMARY:
A highly specialised engineering and technology business operating within the defence and advanced systems environment is seeking a meticulous and process-driven Configuration Manager / Officer.

POSITION INFO:

The organisation delivers complex, high-reliability solutions across the full product lifecycle, working with cutting-edge technologies and multidisciplinary teams

Role Overview
This role is suited to a detail-oriented professional experienced in configuration control within a structured engineering environment. You will be responsible for maintaining integrity and traceability of product data throughout the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with strict quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain configuration management processes and procedures
Control and track all configuration items (CI’s) across development and production
Manage baselines, version control, and change control processes
Chair or support Configuration Control Boards (CCB)
Ensure accurate documentation, records, and status accounting
Work closely with engineering, quality, and project teams to ensure alignment
Support audits and ensure compliance with industry and defence standards
Maintain configuration management tools and systems

Requirements

Proven experience in a Configuration Management / Configuration Officer role within a high-tech, defence, aerospace, or electronics environment
Strong understanding of configuration control principles and lifecycle management
Experience with document control, change management, and baseline management
Exposure to standards such as ISO, MIL-STD, or similar structured frameworks
Experience working in environments such as defence/engineering firms is highly advantageous
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment

Preferred

Background in engineering, electronics, or technical project environments
Experience with PLM systems or configuration management tools
Familiarity with defence industry compliance and documentation standards

Why Apply?

Work on advanced, high-impact technology projects
Join a specialised and highly skilled team
Exposure to complex systems and international best practices

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