Sterile Technician / Trade Tested Artisan (Pharmaceutical Production)

Isilumko Staffing (Jhb); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A top client in the pathology diagnostic field seeks a qualified Trade Test Artisan (Electrical / Mechanical / Millwright) for their Johannesburg team. This role involves ensuring compliance within a sterile pharmaceutical environment, executing maintenance programs, and participating in validation activities. Candidates should have Matric and Trade Test certification, as well as relevant experience, with skills in problem-solving and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Matric and Trade Test Certification required.
• 2+ years' experience in a sterile pharmaceutical environment.
• Degree preferred in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance by maintaining utility systems.
• Execute planned maintenance on production equipment.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Administration

Systematic

Methodical

Self-motivated

Resilient

Relationship building

Problem solving

Analytical

Logical

Excellent English communication

Education

National diploma - Electrical / Mechanical / Millwright

Trade Tested Artisan

Prefer a degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

One of our clients, a leader in the pathology diagnostic space, is seeking a qualified and experienced Trade Test Artisan (Electrical / Mechanical / Millwright) with sterile pharmaceutical production environment experience to join their Johannesburg team.

Qualifications and experience : MatricTrade Tested ArtisanNational diploma - Electrical / Mechanical / MillwrightPrefer a degree in Electrical / mechanical engineeringNo less than 2 years' experience within a sterile pharmaceutical environment Key skills : AdministrationSystematicMethodicalSelf-motivatedResilientRelationship buildingProblem solvingAnalyticalLogicalExcellent English communication - written and verbalAssertiveAble to work under pressure Key performance areas : Drive compliance by means of ensuring that utility systems are maintainedExecute a planned preventative maintenance program on utilities equipment (production equipment, purified water system, electrical reticulation system, transformers, compressed air, air handling units, dehumidifiers)Execute a planned preventative maintenance program on equipment within sterile anti-venom : cleanroom filling, compounding, water for injection, leak detection and packaging areaCoordination of continuous improvement initiatives - root cause analysisReview and develop planned preventative maintenance schedulesParticipate in validation activities - pharmaceutical systems : DQC, IQ, OQ, PQDrive compliance for GEP and GMP