Pharma Validation Engineer — QC, Regulatory IQ/OQ/PQ Expert

Placements24; Graafwater; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance incentives

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 represents a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer hiring a Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape. You will plan, execute, and document validation activities to ensure manufacturing processes and equipment meet cGMP and regulatory expectations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, technical writing, and the ability to work independently within a cross-functional team. You will develop validation master plans (VMPs), IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and reports, maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field.
• 4+ years in validation engineering within pharma/biotech/medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and FDA/EMA requirements.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation master plans, protocols, and reports.
• Perform IQ/OQ/PQ qualification activities for equipment and processes.
• Write, review, and approve validation documentation for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define validation needs.
• Investigate deviations and ensure data traceability.
• Maintain validation records and support audits.

Skills

Validation engineering

IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

cGMP & regulatory

Equipment qualification

Process validation

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Validation software

MS Office

QA systems

Job description

Placements24 represents a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer hiring a Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape. You will plan, execute, and document validation activities to ensure manufacturing processes and equipment meet cGMP and regulatory expectations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, technical writing, and the ability to work independently within a cross-functional team. You will develop validation master plans (VMPs), IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and reports, maintain