Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) x2
Barrs Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
Location: Ndabeni, Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Reporting to: Production Pharmacist
About Barrs Pharmaceuticals
Barrs Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality medicines in compliance with the highest industry and regulatory standards. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant to join our Manufacturing team within our Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) facility.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work across both OSD Manufacturing and Packaging Operations, supporting the Production Pharmacist in the execution of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SAHPRA requirements and company quality standards.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, documentation compliance and inspection readiness across the production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging activities within the OSD facility.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Perform line clearance and pre-operation checks before manufacturing and packaging activities commence.
- Complete and review batch manufacturing and packaging documentation accurately and in real time.
- Support dispensing, manufacturing and packaging processes according to approved procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to production operators during daily operations.
- Assist with investigations, CAPA implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and workplace safety.
- Participate in audits and support ongoing inspection readiness activities.
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification.
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and in good standing.
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Experience within Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing and/or packaging operations.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience with batch documentation, line clearance and in-process controls.
Advantageous
- Experience in dispensing, granulation, blending, compression, coating and packaging operations.
- Experience participating in audits and inspections.
- Exposure to deviation investigations and CAPA implementation.
- Experience supporting validation activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Attributes
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility to work across manufacturing and packaging operations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Work Location: In person
