Paarl-Based QA Specialist – GMP & Audits

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold the highest quality and regulatory standards across the lifecycle in Paarl, Western Cape.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years in QA/QC, with strong GMP knowledge and experience in batch record review, deviations, CAPA, audits, and SOPs. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP principles and regulatory requirements (SAHPRA, ICH).
• Experience with batch record review, deviation investigations, and CAPA management.
• Familiarity with audits and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve batch manufacturing records (BMRs), analytical results, and quality docs.
• Investigate deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Support internal and regulatory audits (SAHPRA, FDA) and supplier audits.
• Develop and update SOPs and quality system documents.
• Manage change controls and assess impact on product quality.
• Perform supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

GMP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Quality management software

Job description

Placements24, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks a meticulous Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold the highest quality and regulatory standards across the lifecycle in Paarl, Western Cape.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years in QA/QC, with strong GMP knowledge and experience in batch record review, deviations, CAPA, audits, and SOPs. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.