Validation Specialist — GMP Compliance & C&Q

Manpowergroup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Contract Validation Officer position at Manpowergroup supports the Commissioning & Qualification activities across Cape Town and East London, ensuring facilities, systems and equipment meet cGMP and regulatory standards. You will work with Project Managers, Engineering and QA to execute IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, and CSV deliverables, maintain documentation, and ensure on-time release of validated equipment.

Experience in risk assessment, deviation handling, and change control is valued, as is the

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of validation or qualification experience in a Pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with cGMP, cGEP, cGDP and regulated industry expectations.
• Strong documentation accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Quality Risk Management tools (FMEA, HAZOP, etc.).
• Experience with deviations, investigations, CAPA, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Manage periodic reviews, audit trail reviews, re-qualification, and decommissioning
• Execute C&Q lifecycle for new facilities, utilities, and equipment (URS to PQ)
• Perform CSV deliverables including risk assessments, testing, and audit trails
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Project Managers, Engineering, QA, and external vendors
• Prepare QSR and participate in final reviews and equipment release
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance within EVMP framework
• Author, execute, and report qualification protocols
• Maintain validated-state documentation for all systems and equipment

Skills

Documentation accuracy

Quality risk management

CMMS

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

The Contract Validation Officer position at Manpowergroup supports the Commissioning & Qualification activities across Cape Town and East London, ensuring facilities, systems and equipment meet cGMP and regulatory standards. You will work with Project Managers, Engineering and QA to execute IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT, and CSV deliverables, maintain documentation, and ensure on-time release of validated equipment.

Experience in risk assessment, deviation handling, and change control is valued, as is the