Pharma QA Leader: Quality Systems & Compliance

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Career development

Quality-focused environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in South Africa, seeks a highly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations in Soweto, Gauteng. You will ensure manufacturing processes and products meet GMP, FDA, WHO standards and internal quality policies while driving a robust QMS.

You will oversee batch release, deviations, CAPA, audits, regulatory submissions, and training, partnering with production, regulatory affairs, and R&D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science with deep QA exposure.
• Minimum 8 years in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and GMP.
• Proven experience leading QMS, audits and CAPA processes.
• Strong communication, leadership and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive QMS compliant with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Oversee batch release, document control, change control, deviations, and CAPA management.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure GMP compliance.
• Review manufacturing batch records and validation reports for accuracy.
• Manage regulatory inspections and timely regulatory responses.
• Lead investigation of quality incidents and drive effective CAPA.
• Develop training programs on GMP and quality assurance.
• Monitor quality metrics and report to senior management.
• Foster a strong quality culture and stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with production, regulatory affairs, and R&D.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

CAPA management

Audit oversight

GMP knowledge

Batch record review

Quality metrics

Training delivery

Regulatory inspections

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related life science

Tools

QMS software

Documentation control systems

Job description

Placements24, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in South Africa, seeks a highly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA operations in Soweto, Gauteng. You will ensure manufacturing processes and products meet GMP, FDA, WHO standards and internal quality policies while driving a robust QMS.

You will oversee batch release, deviations, CAPA, audits, regulatory submissions, and training, partnering with production, regulatory affairs, and R&D.