14 IT Release jobs in South Africa

Now Hiring: Batch Release Pharmacist

Muizenberg, Cape Town (On-site, Capricorn Business Park)

Division: Quality Assurance | Reports to: QA Manager

1 indirect report | Full-time role

About GESLabs:

GESLabs is a specialised biotech manufacturer located in the heart of Muizenberg, Cape Town. We produce GMP-compliant therapeutic actives derived from medical cannabinoids, using advanced technology to emulate the therapeutic properties of medical cannabis. Our team is passionate about science, innovation, and doing things the right way — not the easy way.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Batch Release Pharmacist
to join our Quality Assurance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the
final review and release of manufactured batches
, ensuring all products meet
regulatory, quality, and safety standards
. This position plays a vital part in safeguarding product integrity and upholding GESLabs' commitment to excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Review and approve batch documentation, including manufacturing and packaging records.
• Verify Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and ensure all quality events (deviations, OOS, CAPAs) are closed before release.
• Sign off, release, or reject batches in alignment with commercial and regulatory requirements.
• Support GMP compliance, internal/external audits, and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production and QC to streamline batch release.

What You'll Bring:

• BPharm
  or equivalent qualification.
• Active registration with the SAPC
  (South African Pharmacy Council).
• 1–3+ years' experience in
  pharmaceutical manufacturing, QA, or batch release
  .
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of GMP and quality systems.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At GESLabs, you'll join a young, innovative, and passionate
team working at the forefront of biotech manufacturing. Every product we release represents the highest standard of scientific excellence,  and your role ensures that standard is upheld.

Applications close soon.

If you're ready to make your mark in pharmaceutical quality assurance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now on LinkedIn

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To lead, drive execution of Agile Release Train (ART) processes, monitor, control, manage dependencies, resolve, remove impediments, mitigating risks across the ART. Drive continuous improvement to assure consistent value delivery. Provide visibility of health of feature delivery, overall program increment. Promote Lean-Agile transformation, influencing, coaching leaders, teams in the new processes, mindsets, adapt Agile frameworks to organisation, standardising practices leading to Enterprise agility.

• Act as a team buffer, protecting teams from external interference to allow for optimised productivity.
• Act as servant leader and coach for the ART, drive the ART events and processes and lead the teams in delivering value.
• Act as the subject matter expert by influencing and coaching the ART (including senior business product owners) on Agile adaption, standardising and documenting practices in order to optimise the flow of value through the ART(s) using various tools.
• Aggregate team objectives into programme objectives and publish these for visibility and transparency
• Chair the scrum of scrums(SoS), and as a leader of scrum masters, ensure that teams interact and share cross-team issues and risks by facilitating the SoS.

Qualifications

• Degree: Information Technology (Min)
• Post Graduate Degree: Information Technology (Pref)
• Project Management / Programme Management Certification (Pref)
• SAFe Agile RTE / SAFe Agile (Pref)

Additional Information

Experience Required:
Delivery Facilitation / Agile Transformation
8-10 years:
Experience with SAFe 4 framework and implementation of Agile Release Trains and facilitating Lean-Agile Programme execution in large solution and/or programme execution using the SAFe 4 framework and experience as a scrum master using Kanban software.

8-10 years:
Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Concepts
• Agile Estimation and Prioritisation
• Agile Measurements
• Agile Principles
• Stakeholder Management (IT)

Job Overview

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 10/9/2025

Job Description

To lead, drive execution of Agile Release Train (ART) processes, monitor, control, manage dependencies, resolve, remove impediments, mitigating risks across the ART. Drive continuous improvement to assure consistent value delivery. Provide visibility of health of feature delivery, overall program increment. Promote Lean-Agile transformation, influencing, coaching leaders, teams in the new processes, mindsets, adapt Agile frameworks to organisation, standardising practices leading to Enterprise agility.

Act as a team buffer, protecting teams from external interference to allow for optimised productivity.

Act as servant leader and coach for the ART, drive the ART events and processes and lead the teams in delivering value.

Act as the subject matter expert by influencing and coaching the ART (including senior business product owners) on Agile adaption, standardising and documenting practices in order to optimise the flow of value through the ART(s) using various tools.

Aggregate team objectives into programme objectives and publish these for visibility and transparency

Chair the scrum of scrums(SoS), and as a leader of scrum masters, ensure that teams interact and share cross-team issues and risks by facilitating the SoS.

Qualifications

Degree: Information Technology (Min)

Post Graduate Degree: Information Technology (Pref)

Project Management / Programme Management Certification (Pref)

SAFe Agile RTE / SAFe Agile (Pref)

Additional Information

Experience Required: Delivery Facilitation / Agile Transformation

8-10 years: Experience with SAFe 4 framework and implementation of Agile Release Trains and facilitating Lean-Agile Programme execution in large solution and/or programme execution using the SAFe 4 framework and experience as a scrum master using Kanban software.

8-10 years: Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Embracing Change

Exploring Possibilities

Technical Competencies:

Agile Concepts

Agile Estimation and Prioritisation

Agile Measurements

Agile Principles

Stakeholder Management (IT)

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 10/6/2025

Job Description

To lead,drive execution of Agile Release Train (ART) processes,monitor, control,manage dependencies, resolve,remove impediments, mitigating risks across the ART. Drive continuous improvement to assure consistent value delivery. Provide visibility of health of feature delivery,overall program increment. Promote Lean-Agile transformation, influencing, coaching leaders,teams in the new processes, mindsets,adapt Agile frameworks to organisation, standardising practices leading to Enterprise agility.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Delivery Facilitation / Agile Transformation

Technology

8-10 years

Experience with SAFe 4 framework and implementation of Agile Release Trains and facilitating Lean-Agile Programme execution in large solution and/or programme execution using the SAFe 4 framework and experience as a scrum master using Kanban software.

8-10 years

Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Embracing Change

Exploring Possibilities

Technical Competencies:

Agile Concepts

Agile Estimation and Prioritisation

Agile Measurements

Agile Principles

Feasibility/Viability Assessment

Stakeholder Management (IT)

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

SRA Shipping, a well-established Clearing and Forwarding company based in Durban, is seeking motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience handling shipping line releases (essential)
• Basic knowledge of the shipping and logistics industry will be an advantage

If you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to:

Please note:

• No phone calls or WhatsApp messages will be accepted
• Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:

Batch Release

• Manage the batch release team to ensure timely release of all bulk and packaged stock according to cGMP.
  •Compile and verify release documentation.
  •Notify management of any release delays.
  •Confirm completion of deviations, OOS, and specifications.
  •Maintain retention rooms and batch record files.
  •Check accuracy of lab reports and ensure inclusion.
  •Verify yield calculations and compliance.
  •Inspect retention samples for quality.
  •Report non-conformances to the QA Manager.

Quality Management System

• Coordinate and document deviations, Food Safety Incidents and CAPAs.
  •Assist with SOP reviews and updates.
  •Conduct AQL checks where required.
  •Assist with internal and external audits.
  •Assist with customer complaints investigations.
  •Ensure the batch release team is adequately trained.
  •Assist with the approval of Master batch manufacturing records, material specifications and Yield Investigation Reports.
  •Assist with the review of general Quality Management System activities.
• Grade 12 Certificate.
  •Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
  •GMP knowledge.
  •2 years' experience in quality assurance, preferably pharmaceutical advantageous.
  •Computer literacy

•To plan, coordinate and manage day-to-day production activities effectively to deliver daily targets•To ensure that Food Safety and Quality Standards are adhered to at all times and remedial action is taken when required (cGMP, BRC, HACCP, ISO 22000, TGA, etc.)•Facilitate continuous improvement and the optimization of processes through resource and facility planning and utilization.•To ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and hygiene legislative requirements and company policies and procedures•To monitor costs to ensure operation within budget and to maximise investment and utilization of resources.

•Advanced Diploma / Degree in Production Management / Operations management is essential•An additional Engineering: Industrial/ Mechanical / Electrical qualification would be advantageous•Previous middle management experience in production in a FMCG environment.

Responsibilities: 

Batch Release

•Manage the batch release team to ensure timely release of all bulk and packaged stock according to cGMP. •Compile and verify release documentation.•Notify management of any release delays.•Confirm completion of deviations, OOS, and specifications.•Maintain retention rooms and batch record files.•Check accuracy of lab reports and ensure inclusion.•Verify yield calculations and compliance.•Inspect retention samples for quality.•Report non-conformances to the QA Manager.

Quality Management System

•Coordinate and document deviations, Food Safety Incidents and CAPAs.•Assist with SOP reviews and updates.•Conduct AQL checks where required.•Assist with internal and external audits.•Assist with customer complaints investigations.•Ensure the batch release team is adequately trained.•Assist with the approval of Master batch manufacturing records, material specifications and Yield Investigation Reports.•Assist with the review of general Quality Management System activities.

•Grade 12 Certificate.•Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.•GMP knowledge.•2 years’ experience in quality assurance, preferably pharmaceutical advantageous.•Computer literacy

Want to join an innovative player in renewable energy that is rapidly growing in Africa? Since it was established in 2019 as part of renewable energy frontrunner, Release by Scatec has been developing and deploying a unique, flexible leasing solution of pre-assembled and modular solar and battery equipment for the mining and utilities market. Recently announced funding by Climate Fund Managers will enable our dynamic, young team in its ambition to power and electrify Africa. We are present in several countries in Africa and in the Americas, and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Release is looking for a
Junior Project Controller
based in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –
Improving our future.
Release by Scatec is in a phase of solid growth and is looking to strengthen the Release organisation with a Junior Project Controller.

This is a highly visible, challenging, hands-on, dynamic and wide-ranging role covering activities such as business partnering with non-finance teams to add value across multiple business units and projects, driving strategy and profitability across all areas, and supporting the Release Finance and Asset Management ("FAM") function.

The position is a key resource in the Finance team and will report to the Project Controller.

Main responsibilities:

• Controlling and reporting of costs and income on allocated Release projects in their respective phases
• Update & maintain project controlling tools
• Review and approve Eye-share invoices, ensuring correct entity & project allocations
• Stakeholder engagement outside of the Release finance function (Procurement and Logistics, Project Managers, Business Development team, O&M team, planning etc.) on project and financing related matters.
• Maintain project cash flow forecasts and actual data
• Responsible for monthly allocated project and inputs to managerial reporting tasks.
• Interpreting data, both financial and non-financial, and understanding the impact of these on Release projects – all phases.
• Monthly invoicing – Intercompany & Clients – where applicable
• Support with inventory reconciliations for project cost allocation
• Monitoring of monthly timesheet submissions and cost allocations.
• Data modeling & analysis for business improvement
• Attend to ad-hoc tasks as and when required by Project Controller

Qualifications And Competencies

• Degree in Finance, business or equivalent
• 2-4 years relevant work experience, preferably from an international environment
• Ability to consolidate data from several sources for presentation, being able to efficiently process and evaluate large data volumes and propose actions based on findings.
• Experience in Renewable energy industry
• Ability to build strong networks and collaborate efficiently with functions outside of Finance. Support management and project team in making sound business decisions.
• Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Master Microsoft suite (Particularly Excel) and business intelligence tools (Including the use of AI).
• Overall curiosity and ability to contribute to Finance areas such as TAX, Treasury, Accounting, Financial Reporting and Systems, Asset Management and other internal stakeholders.
• Fluent in English written and verbally and French advantageous

Personal characteristics
It is part of every Release employee's terms of reference to contribute to Scatec group's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way.
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently.
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust.
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude.

We offer
Release, is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Release is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.