Quality Assurance Pharmacist

SUMMARY:
VACANCY: QUALITY ASSURANCE PHARMACIST – JOHANNESBURG

POSITION INFO:

Monthly Salary: R75 000 - Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference: BM030725b

Are you a Quality Assurance professional with a passion for excellence and compliance in the pharmaceutical sector? Our client, a reputable player in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Pharmacist to oversee and manage all aspects of their Quality Management System (QMS).

This is a critical leadership role focused on ensuring GxP compliance, supporting continuous improvement, and instilling a strong quality culture across the business.

🔍 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

✅ Quality Assurance System Oversight

• Review, revise, and authorise departmental SOPs
• Manage full QA function including:
• Document control, Site Master File, Quality Manual & Policy
• Validation Master Plan implementation
• Internal & external audits and deviation tracking
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPAs & Change Control
• Product Quality Reviews and Quality Management Review meetings
• Supplier approvals and quality agreements
• Non-conformances, Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, and ADR reporting
• Implementing and monitoring Stability Master Plan and pest control programme

📝 Product Complaints & Recalls

• Investigate and resolve product quality complaints
• Ensure full batch traceability for effective recall procedures

📦 Returned / Rejected Goods

• Proper handling of returned or rejected goods
• Decision-making on re-testing, re-packing, or destruction

🧪 GMP/GWP/GHP Compliance

• Conduct third-party audits
• Ensure compliance across storage, transport, packaging, and destruction of medicines
• GMP training and internal audits
• Batch quarantine, sampling, release, and documentation

🎓 Training & Team Support

• Ensure continuous GxP and SOP training for all departments
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and compliance

🎯 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Registration

• B.Pharm Degree
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance
• Proven experience in document control, SOP management, and working with South African regulatory requirements

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient in cGxP regulations
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Strong command of English & Afrikaans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, ethical, and deadline-driven
• Ability to perform under pressure and collaborate across departments

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply now by submitting your CV and SAPC proof of registration to

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for this position