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Our International client within the Public Health space is seeking a Director to join their SA team. This individual will need to have had experience at this level or have been in a role such as Senior Manager.

Our client's focus is communication, advocacy, research, and strategy. The areas of partnerships include NGOs, Governments, Foundations, and Academic Institutions, with a focus on product development partnerships within Public Health, Climate Change, and the Developmental space.

Areas of focus

Communication : Strong writing skills are essential, including writing for projects and programs, as well as preparing for press/media releases.

Project Management : Developing and executing communication and advocacy strategies for clients and partners, focused on major regional health and development challenges. Overseeing project finances and developing budgets.

Client Management : Serving as the main contact person for various clients on assigned projects and working with donors and funders.

As a Director within our client's organization, you will be involved in various areas, from forming strategies for clients to managing several projects and people simultaneously.

Required

No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.

Qualification

Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health.

To be discussed, R900 ctc upwards.

Our client in the Public Health space is seeking an Operations Co-Ordinator. This position plays a vital role in team resource management, meeting/travel planning and logistics, and contract management and payment, primarily in SA. Experience in working with a global team is also ideal. The Operations Coordinator must possess a keen eye for detail, planning, organization and enjoy building and refining implementation processes and systems. The ideal candidate should be able to work adeptly both independently and in a team.

• Operations Support
  • Coordinate the operations workplan and project managing operations projects of varying types and scopes
  • Provide operational support
  • Primarily support contract development, management, oversight, payments, liaising with program staff leads and contractors for the Southern Africa Hub and as needed globally
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, reserving meeting spaces, and providing other logistical support as required for events for the Southern Africa hub and as needed globally
  • Manage procurement of office supplies, equipment, and technology for the Southern Africa hub.
  • Coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services for the Southern Africa hub including planning and coordinating office moves, setting up office space, standard equipment repairs, or minor renovation projects as needed.
  • Track and process invoices, contracts, expense reports, etc. through ADS
• General Administrative Support
  • Support the Southern Africa Director with calendaring support and travel arrangements and other forms of support as prioritized and other duties as needed, including booking travel and submitting reimbursements
  • Support Southern Africa Hub with logistics for events.
  • Compose, edit and/or draft presentation materials (Powerpoint), background documents (Word) and materials, reports and agendas for the organisation

4 years related experience

Bcom Degree

• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection

Hiring Manager : Kgahlisho (Kay) Ramaesela Madisha

Recruiter : Ines Somorai

Regulatory Affairs Learner, South Africa

Purpose Statement

Ensures rapid and timely approvals for respective product lines by plans on all product registration, manage all product registrations' preparation and documentation. Interacts with regulatory agency personnel in order to expedite approval of pending registration and answers any questions on product documentation. Provide management team with regular updates on product registration and new regulations from government body.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage product registration and approval processes for local and export markets (South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania).

Prepare and coordinate submission documentation with distributors, competent authorities, and authorized representatives.

Track registration statuses and facilitate product releases with the global team and supply chain.

Ensure compliance with South African regulations (SAHPRA, ICASA, DOH) and manage amendments and registrations accordingly.

Communicate regulatory updates and changes to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Review and approve promotional materials to ensure compliance with marketing codes and regulations.

Maintain and update regulatory SOPs, records, and change notifications.

Support post-market activities including incident reporting and closure with regulatory authorities.

Provide regulatory documentation for tender bids, audits, market access, and reimbursement applications.

Ensure regulatory training compliance and maintain up-to-date records for audits.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.

Master’s degree or relevant certification is highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies :

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Effective task planning and prioritization.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Technical understanding of regulatory and product-related issues.

Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and internet tools.

Requisition ID : 610362

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Regulatory Affairs Learner, South Africa

Purpose Statement

Ensures rapid and timely approvals for respective product lines by plans on all product registration, manage all product registrations' preparation and documentation. Interacts with regulatory agency personnel in order to expedite approval of pending registration and answers any questions on product documentation. Provide management team with regular updates on product registration and new regulations from government body.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage product registration and approval processes for local and export markets (South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania).

Prepare and coordinate submission documentation with distributors, competent authorities, and authorized representatives.

Track registration statuses and facilitate product releases with the global team and supply chain.

Ensure compliance with South African regulations (SAHPRA, ICASA, DOH) and manage amendments and registrations accordingly.

Communicate regulatory updates and changes to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Review and approve promotional materials to ensure compliance with marketing codes and regulations.

Maintain and update regulatory SOPs, records, and change notifications.

Support post-market activities including incident reporting and closure with regulatory authorities.

Provide regulatory documentation for tender bids, audits, market access, and reimbursement applications.

Ensure regulatory training compliance and maintain up-to-date records for audits.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.

Master’s degree or relevant certification is highly advantageous.

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Effective task planning and prioritization.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Technical understanding of regulatory and product-related issues.

Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and internet tools.

Requisition ID: 610362

Job Segment: Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Supply Chain, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Legal, Operations, Science

A pharmaceutical company and applicant for several private label brands is currently seeking an innovative QA/RA pharmacist, passionate about complementary medicines, and will be based in Midrand.

The candidate will be responsible for product compliance and involved in new product development.

• Release of imported and locally manufactured products.
• Review and approve printed packaging materials and ensure compliance with legislation and SAHPRA guidelines.
• Review of current formulations, packaging and label claims and making suggestions for improvement and compliance.
• Responsible for new product developments – formulations, packaging, and label claims.
• Assist with sourcing information and documentation required for new product development, including compilation of product briefs.
• Review and compilation of PI’s and PIL’s for new and existing products.
• Maintain the SAHPRA 3D product list updates, and compile product dossiers for CM products.
• Responsible for third party manufacturers, GMP audits and inspections.
• Maintain the Quality Management System.
• Keep abreast of relevant legislation changes and attend workshops/meetings related to the industry.

• Registered with SAPC as a practising Pharmacist.
• At least three years’ regulatory experience in CM.
• Production experience in the CM industry would be an advantage.

• Good analytical and technical knowledge.
• Excellent research ability with attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Possess a high standard of quality orientation.
• Possess integrity and able to use initiative.
• Good working knowledge of e-CTD submissions (preferable).

Job ID REQ-10058687

Aug 04, 2025

South Africa

- To support registration/approval of new products, line extensions, new indications, clinical trials, variations, support regulatory maintenance activities of the registered base portfolio, ensure optimization and regulatory compliance. Support regulatory maintenance activities and ensure optimization and compliance for registered as well as managing all regulatory matters in all spheres of activity (Registration, Production/NTO, Marketing supply chain (SC), Patient safety (PS), Quality Assurance (QA), etc.) and to provide internal and external scientific and marketing advice/expertise. To support submission and communication of PV related reports, QA related matters.
- Support in engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with key external stakeholders.
- To support in monitoring and communication of regulatory requirements, intelligence, and policy to facilitate strategic planning for product registration, maintenance of registered base portfolio, clinical trials, policy shaping, capability building and harmonization initiatives across Southern Africa countries (SAC).

Major accountabilities:

• Successful implementation of regulatory strategies and planning & execution of registration plans/projects related to submissions and approvals for new products, line extensions, new indications, renewals, clinical trials, safety label changes and quality/CMC variations.
• Performance of due diligence of dossier information/registration documents received from global and other appropriate sources. Ensure timeous compilation, submission, and approval of variation applications. Review and submission of all variations/amendments according to the Global and HA Guidelines.
• Support in engagement & collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as establishmentand maintenance of strong working relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of dashboards and trackers designed to improve regulatory processes within SAC.
• Monitor, identify and communicate emerging policy information and regulatory intelligence. Support collection and maintenance of regulatory requirements, monitor internal and external solution trends (CTA Hub, third party etc.)
• Support and update local/Regional Working Practices or SOPs when required.
• Ensure adherence to Global and local/regional processes.
• Evaluation of changes for impact on product supply. Ensure the relevant stakeholders e.g., Supply Chain Management, QA and Marketing are aware of any impact.
• Maintain all necessary Novartis databases (e.g., DRAGON, REDI-GO, etc.) to always ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responding to the requests adequately, satisfactorily, and timeously for both internal and external customers.
• Provide technical and scientific support to Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, Marketing and QA. Review and approval of marketing promotional materials
• Ensure prompt submission of post approval commitments, PSUR submissions, RMP submissions, SLC updates and ensure timely responses to HA as required.
• Ensure issues of non-compliance are handled with urgency and appropriate channels are engaged in a timely manner when necessary.
• Ensure compliance to global and local KPIs.
• Drive collaboration within RA team and cross functionally.
• Corporate Governance: Performing all daily activities in line with the Novartis policies and Code of Conduct
• Support Novartis culture journey and role model Novartis V&B.

Key performance indicators:

• Number of achieved standard and stretched submissions and registration/approval milestones/deliverables related to new registration, line extensions, new indications, variations, renewals, annual retentions, clinical trials.
• Ensure timely submission and communication of PV related reports (e.g. PSUR, RMP, HA request, safety concerns, etc.) and QA related matters.
• Achievement of Regulatory compliance deliverables as per global/regional/cluster targets within the assigned county/cluster.
• Proactive communication of new and evolving regulatory requirements to relevant stakeholders.
• Timely and accurate tracking of relevant information.
• Strong working relationships with key stakeholders (HAs and other external stakeholders)
• Maintaining minimum of 95% DRAGON compliance in update of new received post distribution changes to normal country folders and brand safety folders
• Keeping and improving strong relations with Health Authority's officials
• Product Deliveries to the markets according to plans (no stock outs due to out of compliance).
• Providing regulatory guidance on promotional material and support with HA approvals.
• Provide technical and scientific support to Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, Marketing and QA.

B.Pharm

Computer literate MS office, excel and PowerPoint
Work Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs environment.
• Knowledge and experience: Knowledge of Regulatory requirements for Medicines in the Southern Africa countries e.g. Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, etc.
• A good understanding of pharmacology, pharmaceutical and clinical data and the pharmaceutical market
• Ability to implement and drive execution.
• Behaviours: Attention to details, Pro-active, People-orientated, Organizational awareness.
• Project management
• Ability to travel and represent the organization
• Demonstrated experience to collaborative effectively with other functions

Skills:

• Analytical and Interpretive;
• Detail oriented and organized;
• Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress;
• Prioritize workload to tight deadlines;
• Cross functional ability/Good interpersonal skills;
• Innovative, problem solving and decision-making ability

Languages :

• Fluency in English as a business language. Portuguese/ French is a plus.

Novartis South Africa is committed to promoting equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. While we are prioritizing designated groups, our selection process will still be based on the most suitable candidate, with the necessary skills and experience, as outlined in the job description.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up:

Job ID REQ-10058687

Aug 01, 2025

South Africa

- To support registration/approval of new products, line extensions, new indications, clinical trials, variations, support regulatory maintenance activities of the registered base portfolio, ensure optimization and regulatory compliance. Support regulatory maintenance activities and ensure optimization and compliance for registered as well as managing all regulatory matters in all spheres of activity (Registration, Production/NTO, Marketing supply chain (SC), Patient safety (PS), Quality Assurance (QA), etc.) and to provide internal and external scientific and marketing advice/expertise. To support submission and communication of PV related reports, QA related matters.
- Support in engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with key external stakeholders.
- To support in monitoring and communication of regulatory requirements, intelligence, and policy to facilitate strategic planning for product registration, maintenance of registered base portfolio, clinical trials, policy shaping, capability building and harmonization initiatives across Southern Africa countries (SAC).

Major accountabilities:

• Successful implementation of regulatory strategies and planning & execution of registration plans/projects related to submissions and approvals for new products, line extensions, new indications, renewals, clinical trials, safety label changes and quality/CMC variations.
• Performance of due diligence of dossier information/registration documents received from global and other appropriate sources. Ensure timeous compilation, submission, and approval of variation applications. Review and submission of all variations/amendments according to the Global and HA Guidelines.
• Support in engagement & collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as establishmentand maintenance of strong working relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of dashboards and trackers designed to improve regulatory processes within SAC.
• Monitor, identify and communicate emerging policy information and regulatory intelligence. Support collection and maintenance of regulatory requirements, monitor internal and external solution trends (CTA Hub, third party etc.)
• Support and update local/Regional Working Practices or SOPs when required.
• Ensure adherence to Global and local/regional processes.
• Evaluation of changes for impact on product supply. Ensure the relevant stakeholders e.g., Supply Chain Management, QA and Marketing are aware of any impact.
• Maintain all necessary Novartis databases (e.g., DRAGON, REDI-GO, etc.) to always ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responding to the requests adequately, satisfactorily, and timeously for both internal and external customers.
• Provide technical and scientific support to Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, Marketing and QA. Review and approval of marketing promotional materials
• Ensure prompt submission of post approval commitments, PSUR submissions, RMP submissions, SLC updates and ensure timely responses to HA as required.
• Ensure issues of non-compliance are handled with urgency and appropriate channels are engaged in a timely manner when necessary.
• Ensure compliance to global and local KPIs.
• Drive collaboration within RA team and cross functionally.
• Corporate Governance: Performing all daily activities in line with the Novartis policies and Code of Conduct
• Support Novartis culture journey and role model Novartis V&B.

Key performance indicators:

• Number of achieved standard and stretched submissions and registration/approval milestones/deliverables related to new registration, line extensions, new indications, variations, renewals, annual retentions, clinical trials.
• Ensure timely submission and communication of PV related reports (e.g. PSUR, RMP, HA request, safety concerns, etc.) and QA related matters.
• Achievement of Regulatory compliance deliverables as per global/regional/cluster targets within the assigned county/cluster.
• Proactive communication of new and evolving regulatory requirements to relevant stakeholders.
• Timely and accurate tracking of relevant information.
• Strong working relationships with key stakeholders (HAs and other external stakeholders)
• Maintaining minimum of 95% DRAGON compliance in update of new received post distribution changes to normal country folders and brand safety folders
• Keeping and improving strong relations with Health Authority's officials
• Product Deliveries to the markets according to plans (no stock outs due to out of compliance).
• Providing regulatory guidance on promotional material and support with HA approvals.
• Provide technical and scientific support to Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain, Marketing and QA.

B.Pharm

Computer literate MS office, excel and PowerPoint
Work Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs environment.
• Knowledge and experience: Knowledge of Regulatory requirements for Medicines in the Southern Africa countries e.g. Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, etc.
• A good understanding of pharmacology, pharmaceutical and clinical data and the pharmaceutical market
• Ability to implement and drive execution.
• Behaviours: Attention to details, Pro-active, People-orientated, Organizational awareness.
• Project management
• Ability to travel and represent the organization
• Demonstrated experience to collaborative effectively with other functions

Skills:

• Analytical and Interpretive;
• Detail oriented and organized;
• Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress;
• Prioritize workload to tight deadlines;
• Cross functional ability/Good interpersonal skills;
• Innovative, problem solving and decision-making ability

Languages :

• Fluency in English as a business language. Portuguese/ French is a plus.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Our client has a track record of nearly 3 decades in the medical industry! They are a leading South African based distributor of high-quality medical consumables and equipment, working with professionals in both private practice and state health facilities.

They are looking for their next superstar Regulatory Responsible Pharmacist!

As their new Regulatory Responsible Pharmacist, here’s what you’ll do:

• Operationally be involved with all aspects of the distribution processes and quality issues of the total organization.
• Responsible for the coordination and management of review, updating, compilation and submission of CTD dossiers to SAHPRA.
• Overall responsibility to ensure that ALL operations are conducted according to the requirements of The Medicines and Related Substances Act (Act 101 of 1965), as amended, and The Pharmacy Act (Act 53 of 1974), as amended, as well as in accordance with the requirements of any other related legislation including Medical Device Regulation (2016) and ISO standards applied i.e., ISO 13485.
• Act as a Responsible Pharmacist for the company including the warehouse and the applicant.
• The Responsible Pharmacist shall be responsible to The Pharmacy Council for any act performed by or on behalf of the company.

What you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Regulatory Responsible Pharmacist from the Pharmaceutical/Medical/FMCG Manufacturing industry essential
• Matric plus BPharm Registered with SAPC
• Regulatory Affairs experience a must have
• Warehousing and Distribution experience
• In depth knowledge of Regulations, Acts, and Guidelines
• SAHPRA experience a MUST HAVE!

Start an AFFAIR with this company and apply now !