Main Duties of Document Controller

As a document controller you will be responsible for maintaining the accurate records of company documentation. You could be sorting electronic or hard copies of project documentation and producing reports based on this.

The job role of a document controller involves the following duties:

• Controlling company and project documentation
• Following and improving document control procedures
• Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards
• Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of clients and industry professionals
• Producing document progress reports for senior managers
• Conducting regular reviews and document audits
• Using computers to organize and distribute documents within a company
• Helping in the planning stages of a specific project
• Ensure documents are shared at key times to facilitate timely project completion
• Working in an office

Duration: Project base

Education

• BA in Business Management, BSc, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other related fields

Work experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, experience in construction company is advantageous.

Skills

Skills required which may benefit anyone considering a job as a document controller include:

• Administration skills
• Be thorough and pay attention to detail
• Able to work well with others
• Customer service skills
• Able to use your initiative
• Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• Flexible and open to change
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Language

• Proficient in English ,Amharic and French language is advantageous