Production Pharmacist - FTC

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Biovac in Cape Town seeks a registered pharmacist with a B.Pharm to lead GMP production activities in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee production processes, ensure compliance with GMP and Good Pharmacy Practice, and maintain rigorous batch documentation.

The role requires internship in GMP, Community Service, and experience with aseptic fill/finish, drug substance production, labeling, and visual inspection, plus proven leadership.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm degree and SAPC registration are required.
• Minimum experience in a production/manufacturing environment is essential.
• Internship in a GMP manufacturing environment and Community Service are preferred.
• Experience in aseptic formulation, fill/finish, and drug substance manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience in high-speed labeling, packaging lines, and visual inspection is advantageous.
• Leadership qualities and experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmaceutical production processes to ensure GMP-compliant manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate batch records and documentation to demonstrate GMP and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Ensure equipment and processes are safe, efficient, and compliant with GMP standards.
• Implement and update SOPs for production processes to ensure consistency and GMP adherence.
• Provide training to production staff on GMP procedures and supervise their work.
• Investigate deviations and CAPA, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Production management

Leadership

Education

B Pharm degree

Job description

Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the SAPC.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

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

NECESSARY 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 OF THE ROLE:

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.

Application closing date: 4 September 2026

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.

We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.

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