Manufacturing Compounder / Mixing Operator

JVR Software; Cape Peninsula; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Compounder / Mixing Operator in the Western Cape. The role involves accurately weighing and mixing raw materials according to set procedures while ensuring compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.

The ideal candidate has Matric / NQF Level 4, at least 3 years of compounder experience, and a proven ability to work with high attention to detail. The position requires the ability to lift 25kg and maintain strict documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Matric / NQF Level 4 is required, with formal education supporting production work.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant Compounder experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and QMS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate stock counts and inventory control.
• Check expiry dates and ensure material quality.
• Weigh raw materials and mix according to procedures.
• Operate and clean production equipment and fixtures.
• Verify measuring equipment daily and keep calibration current.
• Complete in-process production documentation and Batch Manufacturing Records.
• Submit documentation to the Supervisor and ensure legibility and protection.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Reliability & punctuality

Education

Matric / NQF Level 4

Job description

Employer O'Brien Recruitment Location Western Cape Job type Manufacturing Production Salary Not specified Posted 2 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform accurate stock counts and inventory control.


• Check expiry dates.


• Weigh raw materials according to BMDs.


• Combine batches accurately and timeously.


• Operate and clean production equipment.


• Verify measuring equipment daily.


• Confirm equipment remains within calibration period.


• Complete verification records.


• Complete in-process production documentation.


• Check and verify Batch Manufacturing Documents.


• Submit completed documentation to the Supervisor.


• Ensure documents remain legible and protected.


• Verify BMDs against the production plan.


• Matric / NQF Level 4.


• Minimum 3 years’ relevant Compounder experience.


• Similar production / manufacturing experience.


• Able to lift 25kg.


• Good written and verbal English.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Reliable and punctual.


• Knowledge of cGMP advantageous.


• QMS knowledge advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Compounder / Mixing Operator to join its production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately weighing and mixing raw materials according to production procedures while ensuring compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform accurate stock counts and inventory control.


• Check expiry dates.


• Weigh raw materials according to BMDs.


• Combine batches accurately and timeously.


• Operate and clean production equipment.


• Verify measuring equipment daily.


• Confirm equipment remains within calibration period.


• Complete verification records.


• Complete in-process production documentation.


• Check and verify Batch Manufacturing Documents.


• Submit completed documentation to the Supervisor.


• Ensure documents remain legible and protected.


• Verify BMDs against the production plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / NQF Level 4.


• Minimum 3 years’ relevant Compounder experience.


• Similar production / manufacturing experience.


• Able to lift 25kg.


• Good written and verbal English.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Reliable and punctual.


• Knowledge of cGMP advantageous.


• QMS knowledge advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.