REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Matric certificate and Advanced Certificate: Pharmacy Technical Support qualification and are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as per current Pharmacy Act Regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience practising as a Pharmacy Technician/Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Knowledge of medical products quality assurance including interpretation, evaluation and analysis of laboratory testing reports and inform decision-making.

DUTIES:

• Ensure that all imported health products for release into the Republic of South Africa possess applicable SAHPRA authorisations, e.g. licence, product authorisation, certificate or permit. Stop non-compliant health product shipments from entering the country and ensure that necessary processes are undertaken.
• Collaborate with border control agencies for the control of health products. Refer any deviations that require Regulatory Compliance Management or Inspectorate intervention to the relevant SAHPRA unit.
• Develop, review and ensure implementation of approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for release/denial of health products at the approved port of entry.Work with Port Health and Customs in evaluating, processing and deciding on compliance status and outcome for imported health products. Maintaining records by recording and daily filing in the required format of all import related documents.
• All activities must be within approved processes within the Regulatory Compliance Unit and report to the Manager on improvement measures needed monthly. Report performance weekly to the allocated Medicines Control Officer: Regulatory Compliance at SAHPRA’s Head Office.
• Submit weekly work plan and output to the Manager: Regulatory Compliance (quantitative and qualitative reports). Participate in monthly meetings with Port Health.Prepare reports for consideration of your Medicines Control Officer/Supervisor, Unit Manager and Senior Manager.