Production Pharmacist

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sterile vaccine manufacturer is looking for a skilled Production Pharmacist to oversee production processes in compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate should have a B Pharm degree, be a registered pharmacist, and possess relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Join us to protect life by ensuring the highest quality in vaccine production.

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant experience in a production/manufacturing department.
• Completed internship in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aseptic formulation and fill/finish processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing pharmaceutical production processes to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintaining accurate production records and batch documentation.
• Implementing and updating SOPs for production processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

B Pharm Degree

Registered pharmacist with SAPC

Job description

Overview

Job title : Production Pharmacist

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 18, 2025

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Production Pharmacist to join a goal-oriented team.

Qualifications

• Completed B Pharm Degree.
• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the SAPC.

Experience & Industry Knowledge

Minimum requirements :

• Relevant experience in a production / manufacturing department.

Preferred requirements

• Completed internship in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Completed Community Service.
• Experience in aseptic formulation, and fill / finish processes.
• Experience in drug substance manufacturing (e.g., Bacteria fermentation technologies.)
• Experience in high-speed labelling and packaging lines / processes.
• Experience in visual inspection processes.
• Leadership qualities and experience.

Key duties & responsibilities

Core Technical Delivery :

• Production Management: Overseeing and managing pharmaceutical production processes to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP standards.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and detailed production records, batch documentation, and other required paperwork to demonstrate compliance to GMP regulations as well as Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Equipment and Process Oversight: Ensuring production equipment and processes are executed to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP standards.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Implementing and updating SOPs for production processes to ensure consistency and adherence to GMP guidelines.
• Training and Supervision: Providing training to production staff on GMP procedures, safety protocols, and supervising their work to maintain high standards of quality and compliance to legal requirements.
• Deviation and CAPA Management: Investigating and managing deviations and non-conformances during production and implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Staying informed about changes in relevant legislative and GMP regulations and ensuring the production processes align with requirements.
• Production / Manufacturing jobs