Quality Assurance Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Specialist to join their Sandton team. The role focuses on ensuring pharmaceutical products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.

You will develop, implement, and maintain the QMS, conduct internal audits and support external inspections, and oversee CAPA and deviations with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the QMS (SOPs, work instructions, policies).
• Conduct internal audits and support regulatory inspections and client audits.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols and quality docs.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP Compliance

Auditing

CAPA Management

Process Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy / Chemistry / Biology

Tools

TrackWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team in Sandton . This role is essential for ensuring that all pharmaceutical products adhere to the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle. You will be involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS). This hybrid position offers a blend of remote work flexibility and necessary on-site collaboration with manufacturing and laboratory teams to ensure seamless quality oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), including SOPs, work instructions, and policies.
• Conduct internal audits and support external regulatory inspections and client audits.
• Review and approve batch records, validation protocols, and other quality-related documentation.
• Manage deviations, change controls, and CAPA processes, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
• Monitor key quality metrics and provide reports to management on the state of quality within the organization.
• Provide quality training to personnel involved in GMP operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with auditing, deviation management, change control, and CAPA systems.
• Strong understanding of validation principles for processes, equipment, and analytical methods.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• A supportive hybrid work model that emphasizes both autonomy and teamwork.