Aspen Vacancies

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Truck Driver (Port Elizabeth)

Reference Number

TruckDriverDec2025

Description

Overview

Transport material and finished goods in between production and warehouses

Responsibilities

Transportation of materials/ goods

• Communicate with the superior in respect of the programme/ schedule of destinations
• Drive heavy duty vehicle
• Collect stock from the warehouses according to schedule provided
• Deliver stock to locations as instructed
• Assist with loading/ off-loading and receiving processes and procedures

Vehicle maintenance

• Check and report on vehicles
• Complete all standard check lists for vehicles
• Refuel vehicle as required, obtaining the appropriate sign-off from the manager

Planning & procedures

• With guidance, execute responsibilities for a single technical area or group of closely related tasks
• Learn and implement policies, procedures, quality and compliance standards
• Work within established policies, practices and guidelines, as well as established quality and safety checks
• Work under close supervision and with assistance from senior level staff

Asset/ Resource coordination

• Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility
• Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties
• Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility

Technical expertise

• Optimise own work processes
• Identify gaps in current policies, procedures and legislation as it relates to own area of work
• Facilitate implementation of processes in own area of work

Reporting & record keeping

• Report accidents and damage to vehicles, equipment and tools
• Log distance travelled and loads delivered
• Complete and consolidate standard documents
• Maintain and update records and systems as required

Requirements

Requirements:

Background/experience

0-2 years’ experience in a similar role

Minimum of a Grade 12 and National Certification (N3)

Specific job skills

Relevant valid Driver’s Licence for appropriate vehicle use

Competencies

Interrogating Information

Meeting Deadlines

Following Procedures

Capturing Facts

Customer Awareness

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Pharmacist (Port Elizabeth)

Reference Number

PharmSVP2WHSDK

Description

Overview

• Leads the receiving, storing, dispensing, and packing of scheduled drugs and controlled materials

Responsibilities

Sample testing before storage

• Verify the replacement of the label after “For release” is approved

Dispensing of raw material

• Check that correct stock was picked for the batch
• Do dispensary line opening
• Check dispensed material against batch records
• Update information into the ERP system

Sample testing after storage

• Supervise the sourcing of the selected material
• Supervise the sampling of content by required specifications
• Make requests for the repacking of the box restock
• Supervise and verify cycle counts and stock counts

Management of Schedule 5 and 6 items

• Oversee the complete flow of material or FG from receipt to dispatch
• Adhere to Legal requirement  as per GDP, GMP and GWP guidelines

Management of the destruction process for obsolete stock

• Manage process, from receipt to destruction of stock, inclusive of the administration process, i.e. SBF’s, ERP transactions, approvals

Planning & processes

• Implement and coordinate systems and procedures and make decisions within policies and procedures, or as authorised by superiors

Asset/ Resource management

• Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility
• Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties
• Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility

Technical/ Functional expertise

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of discipline/ specialisation
• Stay up to date on developments, trends, legislation and industry regulations within area of expertise

Reporting & record keeping

• Gather information required for reports to be generated in department or area of technical expertise
• Complete and consolidate standard documents
• File, archive and retrieve documents in hard and soft copy filing system
• Maintain and update records and systems as required
• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution

Requirements

Requirements

Background/experience

• 0-2 years’ experience as a Pharmacist
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist

Specific job skills

• ERP System knowledge

Competencies

• Meeting Deadlines
• Interrogating Information
• Planning and Organising

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Inventory Processor (Port Elizabeth)

Reference Number

InvProc (1 C-P/1 O)

Description

Overview

Process inventory sales transactions and invoices for export and local customers

Responsibilities

Forecast

• Request customer forecasts, verify correctness, resolve queries with customers and upload validated forecasts onto ERP system.
• Forecast requested, validated and uploaded monthly.

Purchase orders

• Upload purchase orders onto ERP system and create the  order number.
• Receipt all finished goods from local and international suppliers, as well as all sub-contracting raw materials and packaging from local suppliers.

Sales orders

• Request method of transport from customer and inform Distribution Warehouse.
• Perform ERP system transactions to process the sale.
• Arrange quotes with transport companies and obtain financial approval.
• Send Commercial invoices for payment.
• Generating and releasing all sales orders for both local and international market.
• Ensure that all commercial invoices for all customers are created and sent out.

Documentation

• Initiate and prepare weekly backorder/stock out summary report.
• Arrange for relevant documents e.g. Invoices/COA’s/COC’s/permits
• Inventory management

Inventory management

• Maintain database relating to any significant shortages or damages.
• Obtain authorisation and execute inventory adjustments
• Compile inventory reports and ensure timeous submission of reports.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure correct warehouse allocations.
• Participate in periodic stocktaking and complete  stock reconciliation report and investigate variances and reconcile with  ES Buyer/Scheduler and Finance.
• Processing of stock count in the ERP system

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Plan & process

• Implement policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations to management on improvement in processes

Reporting & record keeping

• Analyse consolidated data in own area of responsibility and provide recommendations to line manager.
• Status reports on QA releases and production status.

Stakeholder relations

• Communicate with internal stakeholders to achieve work objectives.
• Communicate with employees and management, to convey information

General office support/ Administrative support

• Lead the provision of advanced administrative, operational, customer support and computational tasks
• Process orders on the AGI – Aspen Supply Portal.
• Arrange samples/documentation for when AGI samples are requested.

Requirements

Requirements

Background/experience

• 4+ years’ experience in a relevant field
• 2 year Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Specific job skills

• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound knowledge and experience of the BAAN system

Competencies

• Planning and Organising
• Meeting Deadlines
• Capturing Facts

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Procurement Manager (JHB North)

Reference Number

AP-5448

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

The Procurement Manager will lead the procurement function with a focus developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and transformation aligned with B-BBEE objectives. This role will oversee the Procurement Administrator and Procurement & Sourcing Supervisor functions, ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and compliance across all procurement activities.  This role is key to aligning procurement strategies with the company’s broader goals and ensuring sustainable, ethical sourcing across the business

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Manage the Procurement & Sourcing Supervisor and Procurement Administrator function ensuring efficient execution of sourcing, purchase order creation, receipting, and reporting.

·       Drive ownership, accountability innovation and efficient processes

·       Attract, develop, and retain high quality team members.

·       Lead the team as a role model who demonstrates Aspen’s values, inspires, motivates, and coaches team members to maximise the quality of their output

·       Ensure KPA’s are set and approved for all staff in the procurement team

·       Mid-year and year end reviews must be performed.

·       Learning solutions are identified, proposed and implemented according to on-going personal and team development plans.

·       Ensuring effective performance management

Strategic Procurement

·       Develop and implement a short-term and long-term procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals, cost-saving targets, sustainability, and transformation objectives.

·       Drive strategic sourcing across key spend categories using market intelligence and data analytics.

·       Lead complex negotiations and manage supplier contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

·       Enhance processes where necessary to simplify and add efficiencies

Transformation & B-BBEE Compliance

·       Champion supplier and enterprise development initiatives to enhance B-BBEE scorecard performance.

·       Monitor and report on preferential procurement and supplier diversity metrics.

·       Ensure supplier onboarding and master data maintenance aligns with transformation goals.

Supplier Relationship Management

·       Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers to drive innovation, performance, and risk mitigation.

·       Oversee the supplier management evaluations of service levels with reference to the SLA’s

·       Collaborate with internal stakeholders (i.e.  Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Units) to align procurement needs / activities with broader organisational priorities / objectives.

Reporting

·       Final Review Vendor Master Data Changes.

·       Review of Monthly Procurement Report.

·       Review pre-paid expense recon

·       Develop and publish strategic procurement Dashboard

·       Facilitate monthly and quarterly reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

·       Manage timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders and resolution of queries to support business continuity.

·       Report on procurement performance metrics and savings achievements

Compliance

·       Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies

·     Responsible for audit processes and findings within the procurement process.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric/Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5–8 years of progressive management experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic management role.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience in managing B-BBEE compliance and driving supplier/enterprise development programs.
• Proven track record of delivering savings, efficiency, transformation, and innovation through procurement strategies.
• Computer skills on SAP, Power Point and Excel
• A solid understanding of Sourcing
• Deep working knowledge of Procurement, Sales and Marketing Pharmaceutical Environment.
• Financial Acumen & Cost Optimization
• Power BI modelling preferred

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Planning and Organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
• Numerical Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Adaptable to change
• Highly motivated, energetic, self-starter, proactive
• Problem-solving and good judgment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Focused on attention to detail, high sense of urgency and deadline driven
• Responsibility & Accountability

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND FEEDBACK

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 29 September 2025. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

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Reporting Finance Manager (JHB North)

Reference Number

AP-5515

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

Manage a team to deliver complete, accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Aspen’s Group Accounting Policies, internal and third-party reporting requirements and timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting

• Manage a team of Financial Accountants to ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of monthly income statement, balance sheet and cash flow reporting and related activities, complete with appropriate analysis and commentary.
• Provide technical Accounting expertise in line with IFRS and Companies Act requirements (including AFS Reviews and dividend declarations)
• Assess the impact of new Accounting Standards and Group Accounting policies and design and document processes and procedures to ensure complete and accurate implementation

Reporting

• Ensure complete, accurate and timely submission of:
• Cognos reporting (active and dormant entities)
• GFS reporting (sales, COGS, UEP)
• Group Reporting Packs (including review and approval of commentary)

  Audit  

• Manage the deliverables of Statutory and Internal Audits and Agreed Upon Procedures as required
• Provide insight, analysis and prompt resolution of queries
• Ensuring Auditors are supplied with accurate deliverables, including but not limited to:

• Trial Balances
• General Ledger downloads
• Analysis and Commentary
• Reporting packs

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare/Review as appropriate the budgeted/forecast balance sheet
• Apply professional judgement to analyze and explain variances

Management & Other Tasks

• Lead the team through planning and coordinating tasks efficiently without compromising quality
• Manage team performance through performance reviews and providing sound guidance and support
• Work closely with Treasury to manage applicable bank account and related maintenance and payments
• Resolve team and cross-functional conflict promptly
• Strive for continuous improvement and implement new ways of working as appropriate
• Perform designated approval function
• Manage royalty payment processes
• Act as a link between the Reporting Finance division and other business units to supply information as requested.
• Prepare, maintain and approve appropriate SOPs
• Plan knowledge management and ensure backup resourcing to avoid
• loss of knowledge/information due to attrition
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric
• CA (SA)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year post article experience in a finance environment (audit or otherwise)
• Prior experience interpreting and applying IFRS and the Companies Act
• Team and people management experience
• Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry and multinational financial management/reporting experience preferred
• Financial Accounting (IFRS)
• Companies Act
• Management Accounting & Analysis
• MS Office with Advanced Excel
• ERP System (SAP preferred)

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Effective planning, organizing and coordinating skills to prioritize tasks, manage a team and projects to deliver high quality work under pressure
• Highly numerate
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Logical reasoning
• Results driven
• Problem solving and decision making
• Commercial and strategic awareness
• Independent and self-directed individual who can drive execution;
• Effective interpersonal skills and able to influence people and decisions
• Clear written and verbal communication

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

DRIVERS LICENCE

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.

FEEDBACK

Please note that if you have not heard from the Human Capital department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda

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