1. Regulatory & Legal ComplianceEnsure full compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Pharmacy Act, Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (where applicable), GMP, and GACP regulations.Liaise with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) regarding licensing, renewals, audits, and product registration.Maintain the pharmaceutical licence, manufacturing licence, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certifications.Ensure all controlled substances are stored, handled, and documented according to Schedule 6 or Schedule 7 substance requirements.2. SOP Development and ImplementationDevelop, implement, and regularly update SOPs across all departments including:Cultivation and harvest interfacingDrying and trimming proceduresExtraction and purification methodsManufacturing and compounding (creams, oils, tinctures, edibles)Batch release proceduresLabelling and packagingDispensing and distributionWaste management and destruction protocolsEnsure SOPs meet GMP, GACP, GDP, and ISO standards.Oversee staff adherence and regular internal audits of SOP implementation.3. Product Quality and SafetySupervise quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) systems.Ensure raw materials, intermediate and finished products meet quality specifications.Approve product release for sale or export, ensuring batch documentation, COAs, and traceability