Pharma QA Specialist — Audits, CAPA & Process Improvement

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Training and development

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Rustenburg team. The role focuses on ensuring quality across the product lifecycle, performing audits, reviewing documentation, and driving CAPA and process improvements.

You will work with the QA team to maintain GMP compliance, support regulatory inspections, and contribute to continuous quality enhancements in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field required.
• Minimum 4 years of QA experience in pharma industry.
• Solid understanding of GMP and SAHPRA/regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with CAPA, deviations, and QMS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and systems for GMP compliance.
• Review and approve batch records and validation protocols.
• Investigate deviations and OOS results; implement CAPA actions.
• Support external regulatory audits and inspections with proper documentation.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain QMS procedures.
• Update training materials and ensure ongoing QA compliance.

Skills

GMP knowledge

CAPA

QMS experience

Audit experience

Regulatory liaison

Education

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

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Rustenburg team. The role focuses on ensuring quality across the product lifecycle, performing audits, reviewing documentation, and driving CAPA and process improvements.

You will work with the QA team to maintain GMP compliance, support regulatory inspections, and contribute to continuous quality enhancements in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.