Quality Pharmacist
Aspen Pharma Group
2026/10/14   Port Elizabeth

Job Ref #: Quality Pharmacist
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancy that exists at the Aspen SA Operations. The successful incumbent will report to the QA Manager. All applications are to be received on or before 21 October 2026. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.
Job Description

Responsible for ensuring that pharmaceutical products and manufacturing processes meet GMP, regulatory, quality and company requirements. The role reviews and approves quality documentation, supports product release, manages quality risks and ensures that deviations, CAPAs and changes are properly controlled.

Job Requirements

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and approve batch and quality documentation.
  • Release finished products in line with GMP and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor manufacturing processes for quality and compliance.
  • Investigate deviations, quality issues and process problems.
  • Support and review CAPAs, change controls and risk assessments.
  • Review and approve production and QC changes.
  • Conduct and support quality inspections and compliance checks.
  • Review Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs).
  • Manage retention samples according to requirements.
  • Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
  • Prepare and provide quality reports.
  • Identify quality risks and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
  • Provide guidance and support to Production and other relevant teams.
  • Ensure SOPs, GMP requirements and regulatory standards are consistently followed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification:

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

Experience:

  • Approximately 2 years' pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
  • Experience in Quality Assurance, GMP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
  • Experience with batch release, deviations, CAPA and change control is advantageous