GMP-Driven Quality Assurance Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

On-site Centurion location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist in Centurion, Gauteng. The role ensures GMP-aligned QA across manufacturing and distribution, engaging with production, QA, and regulatory affairs to sustain a strong quality culture.

You will conduct internal audits, participate in SAHPRA inspections, review batch records, CAPAs, and change controls. On-site involvement, with a focus on process improvement and regulatory compliance, drives patient safety and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
• Strong understanding of GMP guidelines and SAHPRA relevance to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Proficiency in investigating deviations, OOS results, and CAPA implementation.
• Familiarity with validation processes (process, cleaning, analytical method validation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in quality management software and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of SAHPRA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance systems and procedures in accordance with GMP.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes, documentation, and facilities to ensure compliance.
• Participate in regulatory inspections from health authorities (e.g., SAHPRA) and prepare responses to audit findings.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols, and other critical quality documents.
• Investigate deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and customer complaints, implementing CAPAs.
• Manage change control processes to ensure changes to processes, materials, or equipment are evaluated and documented.
• Perform vendor qualification audits and manage supplier quality agreements.
• Contribute to the training of personnel on GMP principles and quality procedures.
• Monitor key quality indicators (KQIs) and report on the status of the quality system to management.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Quality management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

QA software

Office software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist in Centurion, Gauteng. The role ensures GMP-aligned QA across manufacturing and distribution, engaging with production, QA, and regulatory affairs to sustain a strong quality culture.

You will conduct internal audits, participate in SAHPRA inspections, review batch records, CAPAs, and change controls. On-site involvement, with a focus on process improvement and regulatory compliance, drives patient safety and product