Quality Assurance Pharmacist

FarmaGrowers; Brits; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A medicinal cannabis manufacturing facility in Brits, South Africa is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Pharmacist to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain quality systems. The successful candidate will assist with batch record reviews, participate in audits, and support product release processes. This role requires a minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing pharmacy and registration with the SAPC. The environment is highly regulated, necessitating strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of GMP (EU-GMP/PIC/S advantageous).
• Experience in quality systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SAHPRA regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist with batch record review and deviation management.
• Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Review and maintain SOPs and quality records.
• Support product release processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance

Job description

We are a licensedmedicinal cannabis manufacturing facilityseeking to appoint aQuality Assurance (QA) Pharmacistto join our team. The successful candidate will workunder the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacistand play a critical role in maintaining compliance, quality systems, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement theQuality Management System (QMS)in line withGMPandSAHPRArequirements
• Assist withbatch record review, deviation management, CAPAs, and change control
• Participate ininternal audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections
• Ensure compliance withSAPC,SAHPRA,Medicines and Related Substances Act, and applicableGMP/GDPstandards
• Review and maintainSOPs, validation documents, and quality records
• Support product release processes under delegation from the Responsible Pharmacist
• Assist with training of personnel on GMP and quality procedures
• Monitor documentation control and data integrity requirements
• Registered with theSouthAfrican Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Minimum2–3 years’ experienceinQuality Assurance within a manufacturing pharmacy

Solid working knowledge of:

• GMP (EU-GMP/PIC/S advantageous)
• SAHPRA regulatory framework
• Quality systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Advantageous / Preferred

• Experience inmedicinal cannabismanufacturing, cultivation, or processing
• Exposure toSAHPRA inspections, audits, or license applications
• Experience working in aregulated GMP environment(EU-GMP / PIC/S / ISO)
• Familiarity with stability programs, validation, and risk management

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment
• Professional integrity and accountability

Reporting Line

• Reports directly to theBoard of DirectorsandResponsible Pharmacist