Biovac
X3 Quality Assurance Graduate
Company: Biovac
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Job type: Graduate Program
Contract: 24 months (fixed term)
About the Job
Biovac is one of Africa’s leading manufacturers of sterile vaccines. Our mission is to “protect life”. We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented, and enthusiastic Graduate – Quality Assurance to join our dynamic team.
Purpose of the Role
- Support the line manager and team members in day‑to‑day activities.
- Provide ongoing feedback to stakeholders on tasks and projects.
- Ensure compliance with the Related Substances Act 101 of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and Biovac’s internal policies and procedures.
- Promote teamwork and help achieve team deliverables.
- Apply cGMP principles across quality operations.
- Participate in a rotational program across Quality, Quality Assurance, Validation, Training, and Quality Control.
- Deliver quality system services that meet pharmaceutical standards (SA GMP, PIC/S, WHO).
- Plan and carry out QA functions aligned with best practice standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with data collection, research, and learning about the company’s processes.
- Rotate through departments to gain exposure and identify improvement opportunities.
- Take on business‑focus projects, research solutions and present findings.
- Propose improvements and support the implementation of quality policies and procedures.
- Help Validate equipment, processes and systems per industry standards.
- Contribute to quality control activities: testing of raw materials, in‑process and finished products.
- Analyze data, collaborate on quality issue resolution and close out CAPAs, deviations and incidents.
- Use the e‑QMS (Trackwise) to close tickets, monitor dashboards and drive trend analysis.
- Create automated reports for QMS items, APQRs and stakeholder requirements.
- Support the local training program and build sustainable cGMP knowledge.
- Ensure audit readiness and close audit findings on time.
- Advocate continuous improvement and reduce the number of deviations, incidents and CAPAs.
Qualifications Needed
- University degree or diploma in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, etc.).
- Basic understanding of regulatory requirements and quality systems.
- Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills.
- Team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to adapt to a rotating program and multi‑disciplinary projects.
Application Deadline
05 December 2025
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