Fresh Jobs at Aspen Pharma Group

Description

• To support the engineering team by carrying out minor preventative maintenance, assisting artisans with repairs, and ensuring equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and ready for production.

Requirements

• Gather tools, components and material required to perform minor preventative maintenance and resolve minor breakdowns
• Gather tools, components and material required to support the resolution of major breakdowns and implementation of major preventative maintenance
• Perform routine strip-down and/or assembly of plant and equipment, according to SOP’s
• Maintain workshop, equipment, tools and work areas by cleaning and sanitizing according to SOP’s and prepare required tools and materials before commencing maintenance activities
• Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure the completion and signing-off of all appropriate checks, logbooks and related documentation
• Record equipment downtime and maintenance activities and maintain organised maintenance records for compliance and reporting purposes
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to achieve work objectives, maintain relationships and to assist and convey information

Qualification:

• Grade 12/Matric 

Experience: 

• 1 - 3 Years’ technical/maintenance support experience 
• Broad working knowledge of conc

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Description

• Conducts chemical and quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to ensure products meet GMP, quality and specification requirements. Provides accurate test results and supports Production and Quality Control.

Requirements

• Perform chemical and quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
• Prepare and analyse samples according to approved SOPs and testing methods.
• Perform HPLC, GC and other required laboratory analyses.
• Conduct stability testing and routine quality testing as required.
• Ensure all testing is completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Operate laboratory equipment correctly and ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Record, review and report test results accurately and ensure all laboratory documentation is complete.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with GMP, SOPs, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Identify, investigate and escalate abnormal results, testing errors and deviations.
• Provide accurate laboratory results and technical feedback to Production, QA and other relevant departments.
• Support investigations into out-of-specification and other laboratory-related issues.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and ensure samples, records and equipment are properly managed.
• Assist with improving laboratory methods, processes and testing efficiency.
• Ensure laboratory records and reports are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor testing progress and communicate any delays or issues to the QC Team Leader.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring laboratory records and processes are accurate and compliant.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant analytical methods, pharmaceutical testing requirements and quality standards.

Qualification:

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or a related Chemistry/Laboratory qualification.

Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years' relevant laboratory/analytical chemistry experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment. Experience with HPLC and GC is required/preferred.

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Description

• Provide Quality Assurance oversight across manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, quality standards and approved product requirements. Support quality systems, investigations, risk management and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Provide QA oversight of manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution activities.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP, regulatory and company quality requirements.
• Conduct GMP walkthroughs, audits and compliance assessments.
• Lead and approve investigations, including deviations, OOS/OOT, complaints and quality incidents.
• Review and approve CAPAs and monitor their effectiveness.
• Identify and manage quality and compliance risks.
• Monitor and trend quality data to identify recurring issues and emerging risks.
• Conduct regulatory and GMP gap assessments and implement improvement plans.
• Support regulatory, customer and internal inspections and audits.
• Review and approve GMP-related change controls and assess quality and regulatory impact.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen compliance, reduce recurring quality issues and improve inspection readiness

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Experience: 

• 5–8 years' experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing quality environment.
• 2–3 years' leadership experience.

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Description

• Responsible for performing microbiological testing and ensuring raw materials, products, water and environmental samples meet required quality, GMP and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Test water and environmental samples according to approved schedules and procedures.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately and in line with GMP and SOPs.
• Identify and report contamination, OOS results and deviations.
• Support investigations and implement actions to control contamination.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare reports.
• Responsible for managing microbiological investigations, including root cause analysis, deviation assessment, and preparation of comprehensive deviation reports in accordance with GMP and quality requirements.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

Qualification:

• National Diploma in Microbiology.

Experience: 

• 6+ years' relevant experience.
• Microbiological laboratory experience.

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Description

• Responsible for reviewing laboratory results and batch documentation to ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, product specifications and quality standards. Supports the QC team with quality reviews, investigations and technical guidance.

Requirements

• Perform Laboratory Quality Reviews according to the production plan.
• Review and approve laboratory results and batch documentation.
• Ensure testing is completed according to the approved Method of Analysis (MOA).
• Review analytical and chromatography results for accuracy and approve results on laboratory systems such as Empower.
• Ensure documentation complies with GMP, SOPs and product requirements.
• Identify and correct documentation errors and record deviations where required.
• Support OOS investigations and provide technical guidance to Analysts.
• Provide technical and analytical support to the QC team and assist when the Team Leader is unavailable.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support regulatory audits and provide information for management reporting.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure documentation is stored according to requirements.
• Prepare regular reports, analyse data and provide recommendations.
• Ensure all laboratory activities and records meet required quality standards before product release.

Qualification:

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience: 

• 6+ years' relevant experience.
• Laboratory experience.

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Description

• Responsible for ensuring consistent GMP compliance across sterile and OSD manufacturing operations. Leads contamination control, GMP governance, validation, environmental monitoring and inspection readiness to ensure a strong, risk-based quality culture across the site

Requirements

• Lead and maintain the site-wide Contamination Control Strategy (CCS).
• Ensure GMP compliance across sterile and OSD manufacturing.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and cleanroom controls.
• Provide GMP oversight of aseptic processing, sterilisation and contamination control.
• Ensure effective contamination and cross-contamination controls in OSD manufacturing.
• Standardise GMP, data integrity and quality practices across the site.
• Oversee validation activities for processes, equipment and utilities.
• Drive inspection readiness and support regulatory and customer audits.
• Identify, assess and manage GMP and contamination risks.
• Use quality data and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across GMP processes.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scientific field.

Experience: 

• 15+ years' experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years' management experience.
• Experience in both sterile and OSD manufacturing.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits

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Description

• To ensure the timely review, approval and release of pharmaceutical products in line with GMP, regulatory and company quality requirements. This includes coordinating with Production, QC, Warehousing and Supply Chain to resolve delays, improve release turnaround times and ensure products are released on time without compromising quality, patient safety or compliance.

Requirements

• Manage the review, approval and release of products.
• Ensure batch documentation is complete and accurate.
• Ensure products meet GMP, regulatory and quality requirements before release.
• Monitor batch release timelines and address delays.
• Set release priorities based on production and customer needs.
• Lead daily release meetings and track batch readiness.
• Coordinate release activities with Production, QC, Warehousing and Supply Chain.
• Follow up on outstanding testing, investigations and documentation.
• Escalate quality issues and release risks when required.
• Monitor release performance and OTIF targets.
• Ensure required release documents, including Certificates of Analysis, are available.
• Identify opportunities to improve the batch release process and reduce release times.

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in a pharmaceutical Quality Assurance environment.
• Product release and batch disposition experience.

Strong working knowledge of:

• SAHPRA requirements
• PIC/S GMP, WHO GMP, EU GMP
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Quality Risk Management
• Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
• MES (if implemented)
• Serialization and supply chain quality requirements where applicable

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JOB PURPOSE:

• The Group Sustainability graduate will provide technical and administrative support in the development, execution, and reporting of the Group Sustainability and Environmental strategies and projects. The role will support the monitoring of sustainability performance, climate and environmental initiatives, sustainability disclosures, stakeholder information requests, and internal sustainability programmes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Contribute to the development of a Sustainability vision, strategy, policies and framework for the Group: 

• Conduct research and benchmarking on relevant sustainability trends, risks and leading practices
• Perform research to routinely benchmark Aspen relative to our industry competitors on sustainability performance.
• Assist with maintaining sustainability objectives, KPIs and action plans.

Contribute to the development of the Group environmental strategy:

• Support the review and tracking of climate-related risks (physical, transition and liability risks) and opportunities across the Group
• Understand sustainability and ESG disclosure requirements relating to climate and environmental performance (e.g. CDP and TCFD) and assist in the processes and data collection to support these.
• Assist in the projects relating to greenhouse gas emissions, methodology on Science Based Targets and calculations of carbon footprints across supply chain (scope 1, 2 and 3). 
• Assist in the review and benchmarking of evolving environmental sustainability imperatives for the Group.

Accurate, reliable and timely sustainability data collection: 

• Assist in the collection of sustainability data from relevant business units and functions.
• Review submitted information for completeness, consistency and accuracy
• Support the maintenance of sustainability data trackers, evidence files and supporting documentation.

Contribute to sustainability reporting and ESG positioning: 

• Support the preparation of sustainability, integrated reporting and other corporate disclosures.
• Assist with sustainability disclosure gap assessments and implementation plans.
• Maintain reporting requirements, data requests and disclosure evidence.
• Assist with responses to ESG ratings, customer questionnaires and voluntary initiatives. 

Sustainability reporting frameworks: 

• Assist in the project to assess the Group’s current sustainability reporting against new reporting standards (ISSB), compile gap assessments, determine data requirements and facilitate action planning to implement reporting requirements.

Communication: 

• Assist in the development of internal communications relating to the sustainability and ESG strategy and performance of the Group.

Requirements
Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a 3-year tertiary degree/diploma in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field
• At least 1 to 2 years’ experience within the fields of Sustainability, ESG, SHE and/or Environmental Sustainability would be advantageous
• Technical knowledge of sustainability reporting. environmental management, climate change strategies and resource conservation initiatives would be advantageous
• Sustainability and integrated reporting
• A passion for sustainability and the ability to champion and drive change
• Ability to think independently and strategically, link sustainability objectives to overall corporate strategy
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Assertiveness, diplomacy and tact
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relations across functional areas within the business
• Exceptional organisational and attention to detail
• Able to withstand pressure
• Financial and analytical skills and business acumen
• Effective project management to achieve deadlines
• Good ability to work with data
• Knowledge of Sustainability Reporting Standards (e.g. GRI) would be highly beneficial

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Overview

• Develop, implement, and maintain the site's Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Management System to ensure legal compliance, minimise risk, and promote a safe and healthy working environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and internal SHE audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, occupational hygiene surveys, waste management, and operational controls to maintain compliance with legal and ISO requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain SHE procedures, work instructions, legal appointments, and Group SHE Standards.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response plans, drills, and business continuity actions.
• Monitor SHE performance by analysing trends, tracking objectives, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver SHE training and provide technical guidance to promote safe work practices and compliance across the site.
• Support SHE projects by conducting inspections, providing technical input, and coordinating resources required for implementation.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, reports, systems, and regulatory documentation to support compliance and decision-making.

Requirements

Qualification:

• Grade 12/Matric and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Diploma or BSc in Engineering preferrable.
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) or similar certification (SAFEPRAC/ NEBOSH IGC OHS)

Experience: 

• 2-4 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, FMCG or related fields including Safety Management Information
• Experience in industry machinery, chemical safety and hazardous materials management including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

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Overview

• Implement and manage the occupational health programme by delivering medical surveillance, health assessments and occupational health services in compliance with company standards, legislation and best practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health assessments, medical surveillance and fitness-for-work evaluations.
• Manage pre-employment, periodic, transfer, return-to-work, incapacity and exit medicals.
• Maintain accurate medical records, surveillance registers and statutory reports.
• Monitor employee health trends, absenteeism and occupational health risks.
• Manage clinic medication, equipment, supplies and healthcare resources.
• Provide occupational health advice, counselling and support to employees and management.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health legislation, company policies, SOPs, GMP and GLP requirements.
• Compile and submit monthly occupational health reports and medical statistics.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of occupational health programmes, procedures and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to promote employee health, safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

Qualification:

• Grade 12 and Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Diploma in Occupational Health.
• Registered Professional Nurse.
• Certified to perform hearing, vision and respiratory screening.

Experience:

• 4–6 years' experience in an occupational health environment.