Senior Pharmaceutical QA Auditor — GMP/GDP Expert & CAPA Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Structured environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Auditor to ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing sites, suppliers and quality systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry and 4–6 years in QA/QC with auditing experience. You will identify non-conformities, recommend CAPAs, and contribute to the QMS integrity and safety of medicines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 4–6 years in pharma QA or QC with auditing experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting internal and supplier audits.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and report on internal and external audits of manufacturing facilities, quality control laboratories, warehouses, and suppliers.
• Assess compliance with GMP, GDP, and other regulatory requirements (e.g., SAHPRA).
• Identify non-compliance issues and deviations, document findings, and recommend CAPAs.
• Follow up on the implementation and effectiveness of CAPAs.
• Review and approve quality-related documents, including SOPs and batch records.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QMS.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/ Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Auditor to ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing sites, suppliers and quality systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry and 4–6 years in QA/QC with auditing experience. You will identify non-conformities, recommend CAPAs, and contribute to the QMS integrity and safety of medicines.