Inspector: Good Manufacturing Practice

Requirements: 

Matric certificate and appropriate four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. A relevant Master’s qualification at NQF level 9 as recognised by SAQA will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license. 

Experience: 

Grade 1: Four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree NQF or Honours degree in Chemistry or equivalent related qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA plus a minimum of five (5) of experience in pharmaceutical regulatory or GMP environment. Extensive knowledge of GMP regulations and industry practice, as well as substantial experience in undertaking GMP inspections within a regulatory environment. 

Grade 2: Four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA and registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a pharmaceutical regulatory or GMP environment. Extensive knowledge of GMP regulations and industry practice, as well as substantial experience in undertaking GMP inspections within a regulatory environment or an Honours degree in Chemistry or equivalent related qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA, plus a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in pharmaceutical regulatory or GMP environment. Extensive knowledge of GMP regulations and industry practice, as well as substantial experience in undertaking GMP inspections within a regulatory environment. 

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive and sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, protocols, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965.
• Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills to allow analysis and interpretation of written and numerical data.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, conflict management and resolution).
• Resilience.
• Delivery of service objectives with professional excellence and efficiency.
• Ability to make effective decisions by using evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice while carefully considering the implications of such a decision.
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple, often competing priorities.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Ethical behaviour and adherence to the SAHPRA Code of Conduct.
• At SAHPRA, we adhere to our core values: Ubuntu. Responsiveness. Integrity. Transparency. Efficiency. Excellence.