Pharma QA Specialist - Quality Systems & Compliance

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Centurion team. You will ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards, conduct audits, review documentation and drive quality systems to protect patient safety.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, R&D and regulatory affairs to uphold quality excellence and support continuous improvement initiatives within QA and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related).
• Minimum 3 years of QA/QC experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong GMP knowledge and familiarity with FDA/EMA guidelines.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, QC testing and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain QMS in compliance with cGMP guidelines.
• Audit internal and external manufacturing processes, facilities and suppliers for compliance.
• Review and approve batch records, validation documents and quality-related docs.
• Investigate deviations and CAPAs; manage regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills

Auditing

QMS

Documentation review

CAPA

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Centurion team. You will ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards, conduct audits, review documentation and drive quality systems to protect patient safety.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, R&D and regulatory affairs to uphold quality excellence and support continuous improvement initiatives within QA and manufacturing operations.