Senior Pharma QA & QMS Leader (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on sustaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

You will lead internal audits, support inspections, and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. The candidate will possess deep knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems, cGMP/ICH guidelines, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Master’s degree or QA certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ICH and global regs.
• Experience building/maintaining QMS and conducting audits.
• Validation knowledge (process, cleaning, equipment).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with QA software; Sandton area advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS in line with cGMP and international standards.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Support regulatory inspections by authorities (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA).
• Review and approve validation docs, batch records, and deviations.
• Manage CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.
• Oversee supplier qualification and audits.
• Provide QA oversight across product lifecycle and training.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Regulatory audits

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Master's degree or QA cert (preferred)

Tools

QA software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on sustaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

You will lead internal audits, support inspections, and drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. The candidate will possess deep knowledge of pharmaceutical quality systems, cGMP/ICH guidelines, and strong analytical and communication skills.