Compliance Supervisor

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Compliance Supervisor to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Quality Management, or related field.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 2 to 4 years' experience within the pharmaceutical/ biotech manufacturing/ quality control or similar position.
• Laboratory and analytical methodology experience.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience in a QC or compliance environment.
• Experience participating in or supporting audits and inspections.
• Good understanding of Data Integrity principles (FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, ALCOA++).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to Specification Evaluators, Compliance Officers and QC Reviewers
• Ensure QC activities comply with cGMP, regulatory requirements, company policies, and Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
• Oversee compliance processes related to:
• Specification management and approval
• Method of analysis and specification evaluations
• QC documentation lifecycle (creation, review, approval, archiving)
• Maintain continuous audit readiness for internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Support and coordinate QC inputs for inspections and audits.
• Ensure all QC reviews are timely, accurate, and traceable, with appropriate documentation.
• Escalate compliance risks, trends, or delays to QC management.
• Drive implementation and maintenance of Data Integrity principles (ALCOA+) across all QC activities.
• Oversee Data Integrity Control functions including:
• Periodic data integrity checks and spot audits
• Logbook and raw data verification
• System access control reviews
• Review of laboratory practices for contemporaneous data generation
• Support investigations related to data integrity breaches or risks, including root cause analysis and CAPA development.
• Ensure accuracy, version control, and compliance of QC SOPs, specifications, forms, and templates.

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.

We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.''