Production Assistant

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Assistant for a pharmaceutical company in Kempton Park. The position involves managing inventory, overseeing production processes, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a Matric certificate, a valid forklift license, and experience in production support roles. The role offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits including provident fund and life cover.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Funeral Cover

Life Cover

Disability Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory or production support roles is an advantage.
• Valid forklift license is required.
• Experience with Acumatica ERP (or similar) is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the production process.
• Perform monthly stock counts for packaging and raw materials.
• Support weekly warehouse requests and inter-branch invoicing.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organised and reliable

Education

Matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Flink Recruitment

Job Ref: PTA000638/CDW

Date posted: Friday, September 19, 2025

Location: Kempton Park, South Africa

Salary: 15000

Summary

Our client in the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a Production Assistant to join their team in Kempton Park

Role Overview

ROLE OVERVIEW: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

The Production Assistant plays a key supporting role within our production team, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. You’ll be responsible for both administrative and hands-on tasks, helping the Procurement Officer deliver high-quality outputs on time and in line with internal processes.

Please note: This is not a desk-bound job – you will be on your feet for most of the day. Physical fitness and stamina are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll assist in the day-to-day running of the production process, including:
• Receiving stock from suppliers and capturing invoices
• Requesting and following up on outstanding orders, invoices & credit notes
• Performing monthly stock counts (packaging, raw materials, consumables, finished goods) for Reitzer Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
• Capturing and issuing IBTs (inter-branch transfers)
• Recording stock movement and manufacturing data on Acumatica
• Manufacturing of bulk and finished goods
• Printing of barcodes and formulations
• Tracking and recording batch numbers and formulations
• Releasing and recording retention samples
• Scanning, shredding, and handling production documentation (COAs, formulations)
• General daily production admin
• Moving stock to Front Shop and issuing stock to relevant areas
• Supporting weekly warehouse requests and inter-branch invoicing
• Oversee the coordination of packaging and raw material storage and retrieval at Apollo (off-site storage facility), working closely with the driver and forklift operator to ensure timely and accurate movements
• Manage and maintain housekeeping standards and conduct monthly stock counts for all packaging and raw materials stored at Apollo
• Direct and supervise the driver/forklift operator on the correct storage units for stock placement and retrieval, ensuring that all stock is stored systematically, securely, and in compliance with company standards
• Enforce strict adherence to internal controls by ensuring that no physical stock is moved without a fully completed, verified, and signed-off Inter-Branch Transfer (IBT)

AD HOC TASKS

Management may request additional duties from time to time across our group of companies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Experience in inventory or production support roles is an advantage
• Experience with Acumatica ERP (or similar) is highly beneficial
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid forklift license is required

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 07h00 – 16h30

Fridays: 07h00 – 14h00

Annual December shutdown

Employee Benefits

Employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Provident Fund
• Funeral Cover
• Life Cover
• Disability Cover

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Employment

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Work space preference: Work Onsite

Ideal work province: Gauteng

Ideal work city: Kempton Park

Salary bracket: R 15000 - 18000

Drivers License: CODE B (Car)

Own car needed: Yes