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API Manufacturing Specialist
Job in
Soweto, 1803, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Placements24
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced API Manufacturing Specialist to join their production team in Soweto . This role is crucial for overseeing and optimizing the manufacturing processes of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring high-quality output that meets stringent regulatory and internal standards. You will be involved in process troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on specialist to contribute to the production of vital pharmaceutical components within a growing facility in the Gauteng region .
- Operate and maintain specialized equipment used in API synthesis and purification processes.
- Monitor manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to batch records, SOPs, and GMP guidelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing deviations and process issues promptly and effectively.
- Participate in process optimization initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality.
- Conduct in-process testing and environmental monitoring to ensure product integrity.
- Prepare manufacturing documentation, including batch records, deviation reports, and process change controls.
- Train and mentor junior production operators on manufacturing techniques and safety protocols.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in API manufacturing or a related pharmaceutical production role.
- Solid understanding of GMP principles and their application in API manufacturing.
- Experience with chemical synthesis, purification techniques, and analytical methods is advantageous.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to safety and quality in Soweto .
- Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
- Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
- Paid annual leave and sick leave benefits.
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the manufacturing division.
- A safe and productive working environment in Soweto .
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