Parow: QA Compliance Clerk

A leading manufacturing environment is seeking a detail-driven QA Compliance Clerk to support key quality activities, including change control management, equipment calibrations and GMP/QMS compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a regulated environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is confident working across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage Change Controls, ensuring proper documentation, impact assessment and approval. Track progress of change control activities and ensure timely implementation and closure. Facilitate cross-functional communication between QA, R&D, Production and supporting departments. Monitor and report on change status to ensure compliance. Assist in coordinating equipment and utility calibrations and maintenance. Conduct internal and supplier audits in line with GMP and ISO requirements. Perform GMP walkabouts to identify compliance gaps and improvement areas. Support investigations, corrective actions and root cause analysis. Conduct GMP training and onboarding for new employees. Support validation activities, including protocol execution, cleaning validation and reporting. Competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Assertiveness and the confidence to drive timelines and outcomes. Accountability, ownership and dependable work ethic. Critical thinking and strong attention to detail. Ability to collaborate and work effectively across departments. Self-motivated and proactive. Qualifications & Experience Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent. Relevant tertiary qualification or Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification. 3–5 years’ Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in change control management. Experience conducting internal and supplier audits. Experience with calibration processes. Validation experience advantageous. Strong knowledge of ISO / PIC/S / GMP standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 22716, SAHPRA).