Validation Engineer - Pharmaceutical Equipment

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Modern facility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Kimberley to recruit a Validation Engineer. The role ensures that equipment, utilities and processes meet GMP standards and regulatory expectations.

You will develop, execute, and document IQ, OQ, and PQ validation protocols, perform revalidations, investigate deviations, and maintain comprehensive validation records in a modern, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of validation experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• GMP and regulatory expectations understood.
• Experience with qualification of pharmaceutical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop validation plans and protocols for equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols with thorough documentation.
• Perform revalidation per regulatory changes or process updates.
• Investigate deviations and maintain validation records.

Skills

Validation

GMP Compliance

Documentation

IQ/OQ/PQ

FDA Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Kimberley, requires a meticulous Validation Engineer to join their team. This role is critical for ensuring that all manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processes meet stringent regulatory requirements and are suitable for their intended use. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and documenting validation protocols, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). Your work will directly contribute to maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the Northern Cape operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop validation plans and protocols for pharmaceutical equipment, utilities, and manufacturing processes.
• Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols, documenting all activities and results thoroughly.
• Perform revalidation activities as required by regulatory changes or process modifications.
• Investigate and document any deviations or non-conformances encountered during validation activities.
• Ensure all validation activities comply with cGMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare final validation reports and maintain validation documentation archives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in validation within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid understanding of GMP, validation principles, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with qualification of various pharmaceutical equipment (e.g., reactors, filtration systems, filling machines).
• Excellent documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple validation projects in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Work within a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• A stable and supportive work culture contributing to vital healthcare products.