Pharma QA & Compliance Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Stable work environment

Impact on patient safety

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Specialist in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will develop, implement, and maintain QMS, conduct audits, and investigate deviations to ensure pharmaceutical products meet quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years in QA/QC within pharma, with strong GMP knowledge and communication skills for thorough documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a scientific field (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or similar).
• Minimum 3 years' QA/QC experience in pharma.
• Strong GMP knowledge and regulatory familiarity.
• Experience with audits, deviations, and CAPA systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for Richards Bay documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QMS (GMP-aligned).
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and facilities.
• Investigate quality complaints, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols, and docs.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and regulatory teams to resolve issues.
• Stay updated on regulatory guidelines and best practices.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality audits

CAPA investigations

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Specialist in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will develop, implement, and maintain QMS, conduct audits, and investigate deviations to ensure pharmaceutical products meet quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years in QA/QC within pharma, with strong GMP knowledge and communication skills for thorough documentation and reporting.