Control Room Operator

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sterile vaccine manufacturer in Cape Town is seeking a Control Room Operator to ensure compliance with cGMP standards and manage control room systems. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This role involves monitoring systems, managing documentation, and ensuring effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of sterile manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGMP implementation daily on work instructions.
• Manage control room systems and react to alarms.
• Monitor systems and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Ability

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Computerized Systems

Job description

BIOVAC

is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Control Room Operator to join a goal-oriented team.

Qualifications Needed

• Minimum: Grade 12

Necessary Experience & Industry Knowledge

• 2 Years experience in the pharmaceutical industry would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of a sterile manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of computerized systems and computer literate.
• Sound technical ability and hands-on approach.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure cGMP implementation daily on work instructions.

Monitoring Systems

• Management of control room systems to ensure correct procedure adherence.
• Continuous monitoring to maintain compliance.
• React to alarms from Particle Monitoring System (PMS), Data Management System (DMS), and Utilities, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage printing of monitoring data.
• Investigate deviations related to monitoring systems.
• Manage access control, system faults, errors, and alarms across various systems including PMS, DMS/BMS, and CCTV.

Data Backup Systems

• Ensure engineering data is backed up as per procedure.
• Evaluate backup compliance.

Compliance

• Monitor systems and communicate alarms to team leaders or supervision.
• Report incidents, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls promptly.
• Prevent deviations through process knowledge.

Engineering Administration (Support Role)

• Ensure daily cGMP compliance on work instructions.
• Manage engineering documentation, SOPs, and equipment cycles.

Quality Performance

• Build GMP knowledge and compliance.
• Establish a quality culture and maintain control.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk management.
• Prepare for audits and close findings.
• Manage deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Implement quality objectives and good documentation practices.

Communication

• Ensure effective communication.
• Escalate issues appropriately.
• Promote continual improvement.

Application Deadline

16 May 2025

If you do not receive a response within three weeks, your application was not successful. We value diversity and apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process.

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