Quality Assurance Pharmacist (QA Pharmacist) – Gauteng

Shift Pursuit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking a Quality Assurance Pharmacist in Gauteng to uphold GMP compliance and drive quality management across manufacturing and regulatory activities. The role focuses on documentation review, CAPA, deviations, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in pharma QA, SAPC registration, and a strong grasp of GMP and data integrity within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Pharm Degree and SAPC registration required.
• 3–5 years in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong GMP knowledge and data integrity principles.
• Experience with deviations, CAPA, change controls, investigations, complaints, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with batch release, product review, and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GMP compliance with company standards and SOPs.
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Review manufacturing and quality documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformances, complaints and quality incidents.
• Assist with CAPA development, tracking, and closure; manage change controls.
• Contribute to risk assessments and quality risk management activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments.
• Support audit preparation and response activities.

Skills

GMP compliance

QMS

Quality documentation

CAPA investigations

Deviations handling

Change controls

Audit readiness

Data integrity

Cross-functional collab

SAP/ERP familiarity

Education

Pharm Degree

SAPC Registration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

QMS software

Job description

Introduction:

Join a leading pharmaceutical company in Gauteng as a Quality Assurance Pharmacist. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused Pharmacist with experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, GMP compliance, and quality management systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pharmacist looking to develop or further their career within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulated industry environment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, company quality standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Support and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards.


• Review and assess manufacturing and quality documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.


• Perform or support the investigation of deviations, non-conformances, complaints, and quality-related incidents.


• Assist with the development, implementation, tracking, and closure of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).


• Review and assess change controls to ensure appropriate quality and regulatory considerations are addressed.


• Participate in risk assessments and quality risk management activities.


• Review batch manufacturing and packaging documentation to ensure compliance with approved procedures and GMP requirements.


• Support batch release and product disposition activities, where applicable.


• Ensure that relevant SOPs, policies, protocols, and quality documentation are maintained, reviewed, and updated as required.


• Assist with the preparation for and participation in internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections.


• Monitor and support the timely closure of audit findings, deviations, CAPAs, and other quality actions.


• Work closely with the Quality Control department to investigate out-of-specification results, out-of-trend results, and other laboratory-related quality concerns.


• Collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure quality and GMP compliance.


• Support the implementation and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives.


• Ensure that all quality-related activities are appropriately documented and maintained in accordance with data integrity requirements.


• Assist with GMP training and quality awareness initiatives for relevant employees.


• Ensure compliance with applicable SAPC, SAHPRA, GMP, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.


• Maintain a high level of professional and ethical conduct in accordance with the responsibilities of a registered Pharmacist.


• Stay up to date with changes to pharmaceutical legislation, GMP requirements, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices.


• Identify potential quality risks and proactively recommend appropriate corrective and preventative measures.


• Contribute to a strong quality culture and continuous improvement environment within the organisation.

Requirements:

Education & Registration:

• Pharm Degree or equivalent Pharmacy qualification.


• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist.


• Current and valid SAPC registration is essential.


• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality standards.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry


• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing, production, or regulated environment is highly advantageous.


• Strong knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and pharmaceutical quality standards.


• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and pharmaceutical quality processes.


• Experience with deviations, CAPA, change controls, investigations, complaints, and quality documentation


• Understanding of batch documentation, batch review, and product release processes.


• Exposure to internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and audit preparation


• Knowledge of South African pharmaceutical legislation and regulatory requirements.


• Strong understanding of SOPs, data integrity, risk management, and compliance requirements.


• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively with Quality Control, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.


• Ability to work accurately and effectively within a highly regulated and deadline-driven pharmaceutical environment.


• Experience with SAP, ERP systems, or electronic Quality Management Systems


• Knowledge or experience in validation, qualification, and quality risk management

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Pharmacist, QA Pharmacist, Quality Assurance Pharmacist, Quality Management System, SAPC