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Posted: Jul 25, 2024
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Aspen has a proud heritage dating back more than 160 years and is committed to sustaining life and promoting healthcare through increasing access to its high quality affordable medicines and products. Aspen has a market capitalisation of approximately US$10 billion, is the largest pharmaceutical company listed on the JSE Limited (share code: APN) and rank...
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- Digital Support Agent
- Production Pharmacist (Port Elizabeth)
- Chemical Analyst (Port Elizabeth)
- Lab Technician (Port Elizabeth)
- General Assistant (Port Elizabeth)
- Method of Application
Digital Support Agent
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Matric , National Certificate
- Experience 3 years
- Location Gauteng
- City Johannesburg
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:
- To continuously provide high quality digital support and training to the Aspen SA Commercial User community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot and support employees with hardware and software issues in person, remotely and via phone (computer / mobile device issues
- Timeous escalation of hardware and software issues through the right channels
- Provide guidance and support for office-based and remote users, including advising on and troubleshooting home office connectivity issues
- Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) and play an active role in the transition of IT-managed projects to the “live” environment
- Support new products deployed by the Application and SecOps teams
- Update the relevant service management systems
- Is responsible for their own upskilling through continuous learning, to ensure their knowledge of new platforms and systems always current
- Ensure that knowledge of new platforms and systems is proactively shared with end users
- Support virtual meetings (internal and external meetings) Provide guidance and support on Audio Visual systems and equipment
- Provide training and guidance to external presenters who may be unfamiliar with Aspen’s tools
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of online forms (Microsoft Forms) and SharePoint sites.
- Continuous improvement of digital support services (from the logging process through to resolution)
- Knowledge sharing back to the relevant IT teams of issues found that can be avoided / eliminated / managed centrally
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma or Certificate in the Information Technology field would be an advantage, with the ITIL qualification being ideal (or experience as listed below)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an Information Technology environment
- IT Service / Help Desk experience is advantageous
- Experience in Microsoft O365 Cloud is an advantage
SOFT SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of common information technologies and systems
- Communicating complex concepts to a general audience
- Troubleshooting common IT issues, utilizing a problem-solving mindset
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to think Analytically
- Customer-centric orientation
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (verbal & written)
- Passion for upskilling, training and empowering others
- Outstanding ability to be a Team player
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Production Pharmacist (Port Elizabeth)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 1 - 3 years
- Location Eastern Cape
- City Port Elizabeth
- Job Field Pharmaceutical 
Description
- Monitor manufacturing compliance to GMP and statutory requirements.
- Monitor adherence to guidelines, procedures, and document controls.
- Deliver expected productivity targets as per business requirements.
- Related administrative tasks.
- Serve as back up to Team Leader on shift.
Requirements
Planning and Procedures
- Plan and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities
- Determine, request, and use resources/ assets optimally
Inspections and Verifications
- Verify schedule 5 products
- Verify certified clean status of rooms and equipment
- Verify, review, and approve verification of measuring equipment performance, calibrations, and sampling, and dispensing of materials
Line & Production processing
- Perform, review, and approve line sign-on’s, closures and clearance authorization's.
- Perform, review, and approve batch reconciliations to product specifications and quality.
- Ensure production process adherence to standards and specifications.
Process and system improvements
- Manage, review, and approve change control programs and deviations / concessions comply to standards and specifications
- Manage and resolve customer complaints
- Optimize processes and identify gaps in policies / procedures
- Drive CAPA investigations in area of focus
Compliance & Auditing
- Perform and review shift GMP checks, environmental checks, and agent expiry dates, and ensure continued compliance
- Verify good document practice as per SOP and regulation
- Verify the identity of bulk product and printed packaging materials, and conduct intermix checks to assess uniformity
- Verify IPCs are in line with product quality and specifications
- Review and approve preliminary batch records
- Audit logbooks and systems
Troubleshooting
- Investigate deviations and concessions, and assess risk
- Raise deviations and implement corrective action
- Raise maintenance notifications as and when required
- Training and technical expertise
- Train new Pharmacists and PMAs on SOPs in transition period
- Identify refresher or awareness training needs
Administration & Record keeping
- Complete batch records and labels
- Complete deviation forms as required
- Query documents and sign off declarations
- Perform and verify calculations in BMR
- Maintain and update records and systems as required
- Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution
Skills Required
Background/experience
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in pharmacy
- 1- 3 years’ related work experience
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- Registration with Pharmacy Council
Specific job skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards, and compliance requirements
- Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives
Competencies
- Information gathering
- Interrogating information
- Meeting deadlines
- Finalizing output
- Taking action
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Chemical Analyst (Port Elizabeth)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Higher National Certificate , National Certificate
- Experience 2 years
- Location Eastern Cape
- City Port Elizabeth
- Job Field Science 
Description
- Perform QC and stability tests on raw materials, in process and finished products, components and water to ensure quality and compliance.
- Review compliance of products to GMP, quality standards, and product specifications.
- Provide services according to Production plan.
Requirements
Planning and Operational Support
- Optimize and facilitate implementation of current processes.
- Propose changes or improvements to processes, tools, and techniques.
Test Preparation
- Prepare and analyze samples according to SOPs.
- Prepare and operate laboratory equipment according to SOPs.
- Perform calibration checks on equipment according to calibration procedure, to ensure accurate results.
- Prepare reagents and solutions for testing.
- Maintain good housekeeping.
Testing
- Perform HPLC/GC analysis using MOA.
- Perform routine analysis on in process and final products, raw materials, and components.
- Perform routine stability tests such as related substances, assay, and dissolution to assess quality of product.
- Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOP.
- Support testing for OOS investigations to establish any systematic issues in process or testing.
- Handle problems efficiently according to quality policy.
- Report feedback on services or outputs regularly to customers.
- Check HPLC/GC runs regularly during the shift.
- Provide internal customers with accurate HPLC/GC results.
- Propose, develop, and update methods for improving customer service.
- Check, document, and report operational output against actuals.
- Communicate deviations for production and process improvements.
- Utilize technology as per qualification requirements.
Reporting and Record Keeping
- Document and store data according to SOPs and regulation.
- Consolidate information for reports on weekly/ monthly basis.
- Analyse consolidated data and provide recommendations.
- Record, interpret and report testing results to management, including OOS results.
Skills Required
Background/experience
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry with 2+ years’ experience
- Laboratory experience
Specific job skills
- Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical testing methods
- Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and corrective action programs
- Knowledge of Millennium Software (HPLC) and GC Software
- Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
- Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives
Competencies
- Interrogating Information
- Meeting Deadlines
- Following Procedures
- Maintaining Accuracy
- Customer Awareness
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Lab Technician (Port Elizabeth)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Matric , National Certificate
- Experience 1 - 3 years
- Location Eastern Cape
- City Port Elizabeth
- Job Field Science 
Description
- Perform sampling, labelling and inspection of material.
- Perform routine testing.
- Maintain good housekeeping.
Requirements
Planning and Operational Support
- Act as a technical/ subject matter resource.
- Facilitate implementation of current processes.
- Identify gaps in current policies and procedures.
- Provide input into changes or improvements to processes, tools, and techniques.
Test Preparation
- Handle materials in sampling areas according to SOPs
- Maintain good housekeeping in sampling areas
- Prepare reagents and solutions when required
- Prepare lab according to SOPs
- Prepare and maintain equipment, PPE, and facilities
- Sample materials for testing according to SOPs and sampling plans
- Analyse samples to ensure compliance with specification
- Report any non-conformances/ compromised samples
- Document released test samples for customer consumption
- Label and release sampling material according to SOPs
QC Lab Testing
- Perform routine testing on equipment according to SOPs
Stability Testing
- Perform routine stability tests according to SOPs
Water Testing
- Perform daily and weekly water testing according to SOPs
Package Testing
- Perform routine package testing according to SOPs
- Examine labelling/ artwork and identify mislabeling / breaches, report discrepancies
Reporting and Record-Keeping
- Document and file data according to SOPs and regulation
- Update records and systems as required
- Record and report results; OOSs to be reported to supervisor
Skills required
Background/experience
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and preferably Physical Science or Biological Sciences
- 1-3 years laboratory experience
Specific job skills
- Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical testing methods, laboratory processes and procedures
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
- Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives
Competencies
- Information Gathering
- Interrogating Information
- Maintaining Accuracy
- Following Procedures
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General Assistant (Port Elizabeth)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Matric , National Certificate
- Experience 0 - 2 years
- Location Eastern Cape
- City Port Elizabeth
- Job Field Manufacturing 
Description
- Prepare, clean, and inspect work areas and equipment.
- Handle and stage raw materials.
- Sample work area(s) and equipment for contamination.
- Sanitize drains and pipes to avoid contamination.
- Related administrative tasks.
Requirements
Operational Support
- Execute production activities within established policies, practices, and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety standards
- Optimize own work processes
- Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
- Facilitate implementation of processes in own area of work
Inspections & Verifications
- Perform visual inspections of production area(s) and equipment
- Perform pre-production checks such as environmental checks, scale checks, and equipment pre-checks as per BMR, SOP and product specifications
- Verify scale and measuring equipment performance
Material Handling
- Dispense, transfer, weigh and collect raw materials for processing
- Ensure raw materials are staged for processing, in line with requirements
Production Preparation
- Set up the room and IBCs for production activities
- Prepare solutions for production activities as per SOP
Routine Support Tasks
- Clean work area(s) and equipment before and after processing of materials as per SOP and cleaning checklist
- Perform routine equipment checks and transfer of equipment
- Collect samples of production area and equipment for testing
- Control contamination in area by flushing drains and pipes
- Assist with sorting of defected products and discard/ minimize waste
- Provide information to assist with campaign preparation
- Identify and report on operational problems out of specification
Reporting & Record Keeping
- Complete batch record labels
- Complete Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) sheets
- Perform half-hourly inspections of production area(s)
- Attend shift meetings
- Provide information for completion of reports
- Complete and consolidate standard documents
- Maintain and update records and systems as required
Skills Required
Background/experience
- National Certification (N4) or Matric with 0-2 years’ related experience
- Manufacturing experience would be an advantage
Specific job skills
- Basic technical knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes, procedures, systems, and equipment.
- Basic understanding of pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
Competencies
- Finalizing outputs
- Following procedures
- Taking action
- Information gathering
Method of Application
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- Digital Support Agent
- Production Pharmacist (Port Elizabeth)
- Chemical Analyst (Port Elizabeth)
- Lab Technician (Port Elizabeth)
- General Assistant (Port Elizabeth)
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