Senior Pharmaceutical QA Specialist | Drive Compliance & Quality

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Pension fund contributions

Generous leave

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to join our client’s team in Pietermaritzburg. The role emphasizes upholding GMP standards, leading QMS initiatives and driving improvement across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of QA experience in pharma, deep regulatory knowledge (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA) and a proven track record in audits and CAPA implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related life science field is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory guidelines (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA).
• Experience in conducting audits, managing deviations, and implementing CAPA systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) per GMP/ISO standards.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections of facilities, processes and documentation.
• Investigate deviations and CAPAs and determine root causes.
• Review batch records, validation protocols and technical reports for compliance.
• Collaborate with production, R&D and regulatory affairs to resolve quality issues.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Audits

CAPA implementation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related life science

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

QMS software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Specialist to join our client’s team in Pietermaritzburg. The role emphasizes upholding GMP standards, leading QMS initiatives and driving improvement across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of QA experience in pharma, deep regulatory knowledge (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA) and a proven track record in audits and CAPA implementation.