Deputy Pharmacist – Regulatory

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and registered pharmacist to join the Quality and Regulatory team as a Deputy Responsible Pharmacist. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with national pharmacy legislation, SAHPRA requirements and the organisation’s Quality Management System standards.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act, SAHPRA, SAPC and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve certified Quality Management Systems, including change control, non‑conformance, deviation and CAPA processes.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits against GDP, GWP and ISO standards (9001, 13485, 14001, 45001) and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee pharmaceutical operations such as quarantine release, stock control, destruction, returns and export permit applications for controlled substances.
• Prepare regulatory reports for senior management, liaise with clients and authorities, and manage technical agreements.
• Lead and develop the quality and compliance team, identify training needs and ensure SOP training compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or B.Sc. Pharm) and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum five years of experience in a regulatory or quality environment within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Working knowledge of the Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act and Good Wholesale/Distribution Practices.

Required skills

• Regulatory compliance with SAHPRA, SAPC and related legislation.
• Good Wholesale/Distribution Practices (GWP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Implementation and auditing of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Change control, non‑conformance, deviation and CAPA management.
• Audit planning, execution and corrective action reporting.