SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, as amended, to monitor, evaluate, regulate, investigate, inspect, register and control medicines, schedule substances, clinical trials and medical devices, including IVDs, and related matters in the public interest.

MEDICINE CONTROL OFFICER: LICENSING X 2

SALARY: R562 800.00 – R919 200.00 PER ANNUM (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY)

Ref No.: SAHPRA 21 of 2026/27

CENTRE: PRETORIA

REQUIREMENTS: A Matric certificate and four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree at NQF level 8. A relevant Master’s degree qualification will be an added advantage. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council. Must have a valid driver’s licence.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical regulatory and/or GxP environment, post community service.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge and application of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965, as amended, and its related Regulations.

 Demonstrate knowledge of technical aspects (principles of GMP and GWP and applicable guidelines) for evaluation of facility licence applications to manufacture and wholesale medicines and scheduled substances.

 Must have knowledge and understanding of international regulatory strengthening and benchmarking frameworks, including the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) for National Regulatory Authorities.

 Analytical skills, numerical reasoning, and good interpretation of written and numerical data.

 Good communication skills (verbal, written, conflict management, and resolution).

 Efficient, professional and excellent delivery of services.

 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 in a team environment.

 Good planning and organisational skills.

 Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

 Computer literacy (MS Office packages and database management).

 Ethical behaviour and adherence to the SAHPRA Code of Conduct.

 Demonstrate SAHPRA values in the execution of their duties.

DUTIES:

 Technical Evaluation of pharma licence applications submitted for the granting or re-granting of pharma licences to determine the level of compliance with the provision of the Act and its regulations, principles of GMP and GWP and applicable guidelines.

 Communicate with relevant stakeholders to assess the status of pharma licence applications and ensure that applications are appropriately tracked.

 Regularly update applicable databases and registers.

 Implementation and maintenance of the QMS within Pharma Licencing Unit:

 Comply with Guidelines and SOPs, review and update them within defined review timeframes as per the SAHPRA QMS requirements.

 Investigations of non-conformances, CAPAs identified and implemented as per the SAHPRA QMS requirements.

 Contribute significantly towards preparations for the WHO benchmarking assessment and reassessments and ensure the WHO Maturity Level within the Pharma Licencing Unit is maintained.

 Ensure Performance and Finance Reports are accurately prepared and submitted within defined timelines as per applicable guidelines.

 Respond adequately and timeously to queries related to pharma licencing and relevant processes and ensure advice communicated to the public is accurate and within the provisions of the Act, Regulations and SAHPRA guidelines.

 Attends stakeholders’ meetings.

HOW TO APPLY (INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS):

 Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application clearly indicating the title of the position and reference number. Applications must include a signed cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, and certified copies of the required qualifications (including matric). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date, as communicated by Human Resources

 Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from the SAQA.

 Incomplete applications or applications without the aforementioned documents or information will not be considered.

 No late applications will be accepted. Any submissions received after the specified date and time will not be considered, and CVs will not be returned.

 Due to the larger number of responses anticipated, communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

 Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend selection interviews at a date, time, and location as specified by SAHPRA.

 Applicants should note that pre-suitability checks will be conducted after they have been shortlisted. Their appointment is subject to positive outcomes from these checks, which include security clearance, verification of qualifications, criminal records, credit checks, citizenship status, and work experience.

 SAHPRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. When filling vacant positions, the entity will consider the principles outlined in Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998.

 SAHPRA intends to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) in line with the numeric targets in our Employment Equity plan. We are committed to this when recruiting internally and externally, with a policy to promote from within wherever possible. Preference will be given to suitably qualified individuals from previously disadvantaged groups. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and indicate their disability status.

 SAHPRA reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

 SAHPRA adheres to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013.

CVs will not be returned, as the personal information you provide will be used solely for recruitment purposes, specifically for the position or vacancy you have applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, your personal information will be retained for internal audit purposes.

 Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal: https://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies.

 For enquiries: Please contact Mr I Mosenyi, HR Business Partner, via email at itumeleng.mosenyi@sahpra.org.za.

 NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 The closing date is 24 July 2026 at 16:00.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, as amended, to monitor, evaluate, regulate, investigate, inspect, register and control medicines, schedule substances, clinical trials and medical devices, including IVDs, and related matters in the public interest.

INSPECTOR GMP (GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES)

(FIXED TERM CONTRACT: UNTIL MARCH 2028)

SALARY: R562 800.00 – R919 200.00 PER ANNUM (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY)

Ref No.: SAHPRA 22 of 2026/27

CENTRE: PRETORIA

REQUIREMENTS: A 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 degree in Pharmacy qualification at NQF level 9 as recognised by SAQA will be an added advantage. Must have a valid driver’s licence.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or GMP environment. Experience must be post community service. Knowledge of GMP regulations and industry practice, as well as experience of undertaking GMP inspections within a regulatory environment.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: *Comprehensive and sound knowledge of all relevant legislations, protocols, regulations, and guidelines about 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.

DUTIES: *Inspect pharmaceutical manufacturing sites for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices as accepted by SAHPRA. *Assess and evaluate GMP inspection reports of other regulatory authorities on international pharmaceutical manufacturing sites where medicines for exportation to South Africa are manufactured. *Perform pre- and post-registration inspections on information submitted in a medicine application dossier. *Perform a once-off evaluation on information submitted by HCR (Applicants). *Work closely with other inspection teams, SAHPRA departments, and external regulators to ensure inspection activities are planned and communicated effectively. *Evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Inspectorate for compliance with GMP/GWP guidelines as adopted by SAHPRA. *To contribute to the Inspectorate’s compliance management process by ensuring that instances of suspected or known non-compliance are handled appropriately. *Prepare reports for SAHPRA and the relevant Advisory Committees and the Finance Unit. Liaise with inspectors from international regulatory authorities. *Assist in minuting the recommendations of relevant advisory committees of SAHPRA applicable to the activities of the Inspectorate Unit. *Interview members from the industry to discuss SAHPRA Board resolutions and requirements of the Medicine and Related Substances Act, No. 101 of 1965, and medicines quality issues. *To provide advisory support to key stakeholders, including participation in regulatory meetings and conferences, external presentations, and all while demonstrating sound industry and technical knowledge. *Record statistics of generated and peer-reviewed reports. *Manage the associated risks and audit queries through a clear governance process, ensuring that the correct procedure is followed, care taken, and ethical behaviour demonstrated when managing inspection related resources, and that all relevant records and evidence are sufficiently maintained for audit purposes.

HOW TO APPLY (INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS) :

 Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application clearly indicating the title of the position and reference number. Applications must include a signed cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, and certified copies of the required qualifications (including matric). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date, as communicated by Human Resources

 Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from the SAQA.

 Incomplete applications or applications without the aforementioned documents or information will not be considered.

 No late applications will be accepted. Any submissions received after the specified date and time will not be considered, and CVs will not be returned.

 Due to the larger number of responses anticipated, communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

 Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend selection interviews at a date, time, and location as specified by SAHPRA.

 Applicants should note that pre-suitability checks will be conducted after they have been shortlisted. Their appointment is subject to positive outcomes from these checks, which include security clearance, verification of qualifications, criminal records, credit checks, citizenship status, and work experience.

 SAHPRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. When filling vacant positions, the entity will consider the principles outlined in Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998.

 SAHPRA intends to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) in line with the numeric targets in our Employment Equity plan. We are committed to this when recruiting internally and externally, with a policy to promote from within wherever possible. Preference will be given to suitably qualified individuals from previously disadvantaged groups. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and indicate their disability status.

 SAHPRA reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

 SAHPRA adheres to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013.

CVs will not be returned, as the personal information you provide will be used solely for recruitment purposes, specifically for the position or vacancy you have applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, your personal information will be retained for internal audit purposes.

 Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal: https://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies.

 For enquiries: Please contact Mr I Mosenyi, HR Business Partner, via email at itumeleng.mosenyi@sahpra.org.za.

 NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 The closing date is 24 July 2026 at 16:00.