Control & Automation Lead (Projects) at Biovac

• As BIOVAC expands its manufacturing base it will embark on a large facility expansion project in Cape Town spanning over the next 10 years. The project is distributed over several phases and aims to build and expand on Biovac s sterile manufacturing capability in vaccines across the full value chain. To facilitate this Biovac is looking for exceptional project skills and expertise in a range of disciplines within sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Control and Automation Lead (Projects) to join a goal orient.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Eng., B.Sc. or BTech degree in Electrical/Mechatronic/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• Min 3 years management experience in cGMP vaccine/pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar position.
• Sound experience in project management.
• Experience in general business management.
• Sound technical ability and hands on approach on qualification activities.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Sound knowledge on Siemens S7 PLC fault finding and Basic programming, Siemens WinCC and ProTool, Wonderware.
• Knowledge of Industrial PCs and / Soft PLC controlled systems is compulsory.
• Instrumentation and equipment calibration experience is required.
• Strong fault findings skills and problem solving is required.
• InTouch Scada systems, Historian (SQL Databases) and System Platform.
• Communication protocols: Profibus, Modbus, Profinet, OPC etc.
• GAMP 5: Risk based approach to Compliant GxP computerized systems
• Responsible for the management of the planned and preventative maintenance function on the site
• Utilizing information technology as a design aid for replacement, and maintenance strategies for mechanical and Utilities engineering services
• utilizing information technology as a design aid for replacement, and maintenance strategies for mechanical and filling formulating and finish production equipment
• Establish world class best practice and implement changes to achieve these in the above-mentioned areas
• Life cycle costing; Implementation of PM strategy
• Proactively mitigate general business as well as areas of responsibility- related risks and find ways to mitigate these.
• Ensure the relevant expertise and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) alignment exists within the teams.
• Lead or participate in departmental and/or site wide projects.
• Monitoring & reporting on key operations, critical numbers and key performance indicators that impact on the businesss short, medium- and long-term objectives.
• Lead organizations transition into commercial operations and mind-set as well as institute this across site with regards to managing efficiencies, reducing wastage, and contributing to overall profitability.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in compliance of SA GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guide including GEP activities. Maintenance schedules in place for all equipment/ systems on site.

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025