Senior Document Controller

About the role

Simera Sense is seeking a Senior Document Controller to oversee document control processes across projects, ensuring accuracy, traceability and compliance with internal standards and customer requirements. The role reports to the Configuration Manager and works on‑site in Somerset West, supporting the company’s Earth observation camera solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage customer deliverable documentation, ensuring completeness, traceability and timely distribution while protecting confidential information.
• Maintain supplier master documentation list and distribution registers.
• Ensure integrity and traceability of controlled documents and configuration records throughout the product lifecycle, reviewing for compliance with procedures, templates and approval workflows.
• Conduct metadata quality checks, support internal and external audits, and provide guidance to development, operations and other departments on document management processes.
• Identify and recommend improvements to document‑control workflows, templates and reporting methods.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 with formal training or certification in Document and Records Management (e.g., Teamcenter CM2) or a degree in Information Management.
• At least 8 years of document‑control experience, including senior or coordinating responsibilities.
• Proven knowledge of quality and documentation standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 19475.
• Experience managing technical and non‑technical documentation throughout its lifecycle and supporting audit activities.

Required skills

• Teamcenter (CM2 certified)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLMS) systems
• Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
• Metadata and revision control
• Document identification, distribution and archiving
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 19475 standards

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in the fast‑growing space industry on cutting‑edge optical payloads.
• Competitive salary and a friendly working environment.
• Exposure to a niche global market for microsatellite camera solutions.