SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA) VACANCIES

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.

Organisation SAHPRA

Unit Radiation Control Inspectorate

Location Cape Town

ADMIN SCREENER

Ref No SAHPRA 38 of 2026/27

Salary R 271,900.00 - R 321,000.00 per annum (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY)

EE 

Permanent 

Disability

JOB PURPOSE

 The role of the Admin Screener in the Radiation Control Inspectorate section is to receive and log applications.

 Screen license applications for completeness, correctness and forward them to the licensing unit.

 Support all administrative functions of the regional inspectorate unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Screening Administrative Support:

 Uploads applications and related documentation, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

 Receives and log online applications from industry.

 Captures relevant details into the database as per the Standard Operating Procedures.

 Screens applications using a checklist and identify areas where there are omissions.

 Communicate with applicants about incomplete or incorrectly completed applications

 Assesses applications against the relevant electronic administrative checklist.

 Submit administrative queries resulting from screening and applicants to the relevant manager.

 Send successfully screened licence applications to the technical reviewer to finalise the screening before they are sent to the Licensing Unit for processing.

Administrative Support and Compliance:

 Ensures the business unit complies with the approved Standard Operating Procedures.

 Manages and updates the electronic data storage system.

 Coordinate the implementation of tasks assigned by the unit manager and monitor progress.

 Lead the coordination of travel and accommodation arrangements for the business unit.

 Manage scheduling of business unit meetings and workshops.

Follow up outstanding information and inspection report responses:

 Follow up on outstanding information with applicants on the submitted applications within 5 working days.

 Contact the applicants if they do not respond to the email correspondence.

 Discuss the plan of action with Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager if there is still no feedback after 5 days.

Once inspection reports are sent to the licence holder by email, you will be required to remind applicants within three (3) days of the 30-day timeframe to provide feedback.

Management of risk and audit queries:

 Confirm inspection dates, timeous dissemination of inspection reports, and issuing pending files to the inspector for follow-up.

 Ensure completion of filing tasks and keep records up to date.

 Ensure that the document management system is updated.

 Manage office equipment and consumables.

 Effective handling of enquiries from the public and licence holders as well as administration tasks related to the queries.

REQUIREMENTS

 A Matric certificate (NQF Level 4).

 Post-matric certification or Diploma with 1 to 2 years of experience in MS Office {Excel and Word), Outlook, office administration, and filing.

 Basic radiation control knowledge will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

 Computer skills

 MS Office with Excel and Word

 Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures and relevant policies or guidelines

 Knowledge of manual and electronic filing systems

 Database knowledge

 Strong administrative and organizational skills

 Willingness to work extended hours as and when required

 Resilience and ability to work under pressure

 Paying attention to details and adhere to deadlines

 Detail-oriented with strong organization skills

 Innovative thinking

 Team player and ability to work without submission

Due to large number of applications 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.

 Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, clearly indicating the title of the position and the 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 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 closing date and time will not be considered

 The above-mentioned documents are compulsory. 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.

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

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

 SAHPRA reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to the advertised post.

 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.

Employment Equity statement:

 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, Act 108 of 1996, and the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998.

 People with disabilities (should indicate their disability status), males (all races) and females (Coloured and White) will be given preference.

Application closing date: 18 November 2026

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

NOTE: SAHPRA WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH EMAIL ADDRESSES.

Enquiries:

Name Mr Tshepo Khunou, HR Business Partner,

Email/ Tel No Tshepo.Khunou@sahpra.org.za / 012 501 0386