Training Officer needed at Biovac

• BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to “protect life”. We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Training Officer to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Diploma in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences or a similar field.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning & practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 3 years’ experience in QA/QC/Production within the Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology manufacturing industry.
• Experience in quality management systems within a cGMP facility.
• Sound technical ability and analytical ability
• Quality and Regulatory compliance knowledge, i.e., SA GMP, PIC/S and WHO as well as application.
• Strong understanding of the eQMS system and interdependencies
• Prior experience in the field of training and group presentations
• Experience liaising with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Accountable for planning and coordinating training activities.
• Responsible for all activities with the TMS platforms, this includes closure of Trackwise tickets raised.
• Monitor TMS and training dashboards and assess trends.
• Drive improvement where adverse trends are identified.
• Monitor target dates and work with departments to actively complete TMS related items within target dates.
• Drive continuous improvement action plans to improve GMP training on site.
• Provide data input for APQRs from the TMS and review and analyze data whilst making conclusions.
• Responsible for ensuring that all GMP training metrics for Management review are timeously obtained, processed, and formatted for the management review.
• Responsible to ensure that all training section metrics are captured, processed for the review periods.
• Perform internal audits as required, generate reports and follow up for close out of findings.
• Support QA department with Regulatory audits and other 3rd party audits.
• Review and approve SOPs and training material for site.
• Lead complex deviations/investigations on site to ensure adequate root cause and CAPA identification.
• Ensure audit readiness.
• Participate in department projects as and when required.
• Provide training on TMS/DMS modules.
• Participate, review and update Quality Systems associated procedures.
• Implement Trackwise improvements as instructed by the Training Program Lead.
• Responsible for ensuring that the site training plan is coordinated, scheduled and executed in line with cGMP requirements.
• Work with the external stakeholders and Biovac management teams to create and design GMP based training material for site.
• Develop and source training interventions to meet the training needs of the organization.
• Ensure all training aspects on site are documented and integrated within the Trackwise digital Training module.
• Work with departments to continuously improve training elements based on the effectiveness of training.
• Create Training plans with each SME for departments.
• Specialize in Quality related Training modules and deliver training as per defined schedules.
• Update the site training procedure as required and that training audits are successful and in line with SOP and GMP requirements.
• Ensure that planned Induction, Job Specific and GMP training is performed timeously.
• Provide support for drafting of modules along with subject matter experts.
• Ensure that all training modules and content are stored as required.
• Ensure training curriculums are in place for all staff.
• Facilitate learning interventions through various delivery/ learning methods.
• Ensure that training audits are successful and in line with SOP and GMP requirements.
• Monitor industry trends for trends for training and together with the Supervisor, design new digital options for training on site.
• Design training approaches for new projects (e.g., new buildings/staff related) and ensure that all new process and people are incorporated into the training program.
• Proactively create new training material as required

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025