Pharmacist Technician

About the role

The Pharmacist Technician will support the Large Volume Parenteral production operation from a pharmaceutical perspective under the direct supervision of a qualified Production Pharmacist. The role involves aligning daily pharmaceutical activities with the production schedule and addressing any issues that arise.

Key responsibilities

• Support the total production operation by performing pharmaceutical duties under supervision.
• Identify and address daily production problems and report the situation to the Production Pharmacist and department manager.
• Maintain department productivity, loss control, and compliance with factory rules and GMP standards.
• Assist in writing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Provide second‑line management for staff disputes and support staff training.
• Ensure accurate completion and reconciliation of batch book documents and carry out other tasks consistent with grade and training.

Required profile

• Registered as Technician with the South African Pharmacy Council plus a 6‑month internship.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Human resources / industrial relations skills.
• Awareness of N.O.S.A regulations.
• Experience with visual packaging in LVP or SVP.
• At least 3 months of process experience.

Required skills

• Aseptic gowning competence.
• Understanding of batch book documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of SOP structure and production planning processes.
• Familiarity with quality investigation requirements such as risk assessments, deviations, and change controls.