Document control officer

Repi Soap & Detergent PLC
Full time Posted: May 07, 2026
Career Level
Mid Level(3-5 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
Salary
Deadline
Jun 08, 2026
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About This Role

This role sits at the operational spine of a manufacturing environment, ensuring that every document—from safety protocols to production specs—is current, traceable, and audit-ready. It suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives on order, process, and compliance, particularly within a fast-moving industrial setting. Repi Soap & Detergent PLC is a well-established player, so you’ll be supporting quality and safety teams in a company where documentation directly impacts production integrity.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The employer is looking for someone who can bridge administrative discipline with technical awareness—not just file papers, but understand why version control and audit trails matter in manufacturing. The implied profile is a methodical worker with at least three years of experience in a regulated environment, comfortable with both physical archiving and digital systems. Familiarity with ISO standards is likely expected, even if not spelled out, because the role explicitly references compliance and audit support.

How to Approach This Application

In your cover letter or interview, highlight any experience you have with ISO documentation systems, electronic document management software, or supporting internal audits. Emphasize your ability to maintain accuracy under pressure—show, for example, how you prevented a version-control error or streamlined a review cycle. The employer will prioritize candidates who demonstrate they understand the consequences of poor document control in a production setting, not just those who list clerical duties.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for a mid-career administrative professional with a background in manufacturing or quality assurance, and it is likely to be moderately competitive within Addis Ababa’s industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Maintain a centralized document control system (physical and/or electronic).
  • Register, classify, and archive incoming and outgoing documents.
  • Ensure proper document numbering, version control, and formatting Workflow Optimization
  • Collaborate with QA/QC, EHS Managers to automate document review cycles and electronic signatures.
  • Issue controlled copies of documents to relevant departments.
  • Track document distribution and ensure only current versions are in use.
  • Withdraw obsolete documents and maintain archive records.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure documentation complies with company procedures and standards.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Maintain document control procedures in line with ISO requirements.
  • Maintain logs for document revisions, approvals, and distribution.
  • Ensure safe storage and easy retrieval of records.
  • Protect confidential and sensitive documents.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure documentation complies with quality /company procedures and standards.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Maintain document control procedures in line with ISO requirements
  • CAPA Management: Track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to ensure documentation is updated following a non-conformance.

Required Qualifications

  • BSC /BA in any Field of study.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Documentation process for the Laboratory Management System or Integration Management System /Archive

How To Apply

Apply Through Ethiojobs or through [email protected] /[email protected]

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