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SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)
 


​CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE CEO
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
 
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hereby invite nominations for candidates to serve as CEO Technical Advisory Committee members.
SAHPRA is a Schedule 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) to oversee the regulation of medicines, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) intended for human and animal use; the licensing of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of medicines, medical devices and IVDs; and the conduct of clinical trials.
 
This is a re-advert, candidates who previously applied need not apply.
 
REQUIREMENTS
The Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) are established in terms of Section 3(9) of the Medicines Act, as amended to investigate, and report to the Authority on any matter within its scope in terms of the Act.The CEO TAC is a team of external technical experts with adequate experience to provide advice on various technical and regulatory matters. Nominations are required in the following disciplines:
- Three (3) members for the Legal Technical Advisory Committee
 
Relevant Qualifications: Appropriate qualification in law, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences.
Registration with the statutory regulatory board/council relating to his/her profession where applicable is recommended.
Applicant must be in good standing with the regulatory board/ council with which he/ she is registered where applicable.
 
Exclusions:
No person shall be eligible for appointment as an Expert for the Technical advisory Committee, if: -
- he or she is conflicted in terms of SAHPRA Policy on Management of Conflict of Interest (GOV02);
- he or she is disqualified under the Relevant Act applicable to his or her profession from practising as such;
- he or she has been found guilty of improper or disgraceful conduct at an inquiry held under ambit of the relevant Act;
- he or she is a patient as defined in section 1 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002);
- he or she has been convicted of an offence in respect whereof he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine or in the case of fraud;
he or she does not meet the minimum requirements.
 
TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for Committee members is three (3) years effective from date of appointment by the CEO and may be appointed for a further term(s).
 
PROCEDURE
  • A comprehensive CV, qualification/s and a motivation expressing area of expertise must be submitted online at https://apply.sahpra.org.za:6006
  • Only documents in pdf must be uploaded.
  • Further communication will be limited to nominated candidates with appropriate skill sets.
 
Closing date for nominations is Monday, 21 April 2025 at 16h30. 
No late nominations will be accepted.
 
Enquiries: Ms Mukona Mphidi at mukona.mphidi@sahpra.org.za









​CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
 
CLINICAL TRIALS AND CLINICAL EXTERNAL EVALUATORS
 
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hereby invite expression of interest for candidates to serve as External Evaluators for Clinical Trials Evaluation (inclusive of Quality and Clinical safety and efficacy data).
SAHPRA is a Schedule 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No.
101 of 1965) to oversee the regulation of medicines, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) intended for human and animal use; the licensing of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of medicines, medical devices and IVDs; and the conduct of clinical trials.
 
REQUIREMENTS
The External Evaluators are appointed in terms of section 3 (5) of the Medicine s Act, as amended to assist the Authority in carrying out its functions. These fully qualified external evaluators are crucial to supplementing the skills and experience of the Authority in the area of Clinical Trials.
SAHPRA seek desired skillsets for experienced medical doctors to assist in the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of human medicines in the Clinical Trials and Clinical Evaluations areas as consultant evaluators.
 
Expression of interest is required in the following disciplines:
  • Two (2) external evaluators (Cardiologist) for the Clinical Trials Committee
  • One (1) external evaluator (Cardiologist) for the Clinical Committee
 
Relevant Qualifications
Appropriate degree in medicine (MBCHB) and/or post-graduate qualification in Cardiology.
 
EXCLUSIONS:
Where such person is conflicted in terms of SAHPRA Policy on Management of Conflict of Interest (OF-GOV-02).
is disqualified under the Relevant Act applicable to his or her profession from practising as such.
- has been found guilty of improper or disgraceful conduct at an inquiry held under ambit of the relevant Act.
- is a patient as defined in section 1 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002).
- has been convicted of an offence in respect whereof he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine or in the case of fraud.
- does not meet the minimum requirements.
 
TERM OF OFFICE
The term of service for external evaluators is three (3) years effective from date of appointment.
 
PROCEDURE
  • A comprehensive CV, qualification/s and a motivation expressing area of expertise must be submitted online at https://apply.sahpra.org.za:6006/
  • Only documents in pdf must be uploaded.
  • Further communication will be limited to candidates with appropriate skill sets.
 
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 18 April 2025 at 16h30. 
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Enquiries: Ms Mukona Mphidi at mukona.mphidi@sahpra.org.za