Quality Management Systems Pharmacist

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Management Systems Pharmacist to join the Quality department of Pharmacare Limited, a subsidiary of Aspen. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with GxP, local pharmacy legislation and company policies across the import, export, manufacturing and distribution of medicines in South Africa and the SADC region.

Key responsibilities

• Execute daily pharmaceutical tasks within the Quality Management System (QMS) following SOPs and work instructions.
• Support Product Quality Review, waste management, product quality complaints and inspection activities.
• Perform data capture, reconciliation, and generate regular and ad‑hoc reports for quality metrics.
• Maintain and update quality databases, trackers and documentation, ensuring accurate signatures and audit trails.
• Participate in self‑inspections, trend analysis, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Quality Lead and other functional teams to uphold Aspen core values and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Qualified pharmacist able to work under the direction of the Quality Lead – Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with South African pharmacy legislation (Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act) and GxP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and verify data accuracy.

Required skills

• GxP compliance knowledge
• Quality Management System (QMS) operation
• Data reconciliation and reporting

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a global pharmaceutical group with a focus on continuous development.
• Exposure to a wide range of quality functions across manufacturing and commercial operations.