Validation Technician (Epping)

Aspen Pharma Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Cape Town is seeking a Validation Technician to support the Validation Department. The ideal candidate will have an N-Dip Engineering qualification and 1-3 years' experience in a cGMP environment. Responsibilities include providing technical support, drafting qualification documentation, and executing qualification trials. Opportunities for professional development and working within a dynamic team are available.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in cGMP environment, preferably in pharma industry.
• Technical experience in chemical processing and mechanical equipment/systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for equipment qualifications.
• Draft and file qualification documentation.
• Execute qualification trials/tests (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Generate qualification reports and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with various departments and suppliers.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to accuracy

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Proficient report writing skills

Education

N-Dip Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)

Job description

Job title: Validation Technician (Epping)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline: October 04, 2025

Description

Fine Chemicals Corporation requires the services of a highly competent and experienced Validation Technician for our Engineering Department.

Overview

The Validation Technician plays a critical role in supporting the Validation Department by ensuring equipment qualifications are executed, documented, and maintained in compliance with regulatory and company standards. This position involves both technical and administrative responsibilities across various validation activities.

Responsibilities

• To provide technical support and control for the Validation Section responsible for equipment qualifications.
• Subordinate to validation engineers
• Draft, complete, capture, and file / archive qualification documentation.
• Maintain various engineering and validation qualification related databases.
• Liaising and co-ordinating with various departments, suppliers, and external contracts regarding validation qualification activities.
• Witness / execute qualification trials / tests (IQ / OQ / PQ / FAT / SAT etc.), including environmental monitoring.
• Generate qualification reports, maintain qualification matrices / execution plans and contribute to project tracking and status updates
• Assist with closure of equipment change controls relating to projects worked on.
• Prepare validation qualification documentation for audits, internal and external
• Perform an administrative function when required

Background / Experience

• N-Dip Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering).
• 1-3 years’ experience in cGMP environment preferably pharma industry.
• Technical experience would be an advantage, in chemical processing equipment and systems and in mechanical equipment / systems (reactors, heat exchangers, dryers, centrifuges, CIP systems, etc.).

Competencies / Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure.
• Must be numerate and show attention to accuracy.
• Good organizational skills hands-on and honest.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and excel.
• Ability to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Proficient report writing skills.
• Technically minded individual.
• Engineering / Technical jobs