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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority(SAHPRA), is the National Medicines
Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act,
1965, (Act No. 101 of 1965) as amended, to provide for the monitoring, evaluation, regulation,
investigation, inspection, registration and control of medicines, scheduled substances, clinical
trials and medical devices, and related matters in the public interest.

SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER : PHARMACOVIGILANCE
SALARY LEVEL 7: R 408 032 – R 433 074 per annum (Total Cost to company)
Ref No.: SAHPRA 024/2024
CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: Matric Certificate and three (3) year National Diploma qualification in
Office Administration and Technology / Administration / Public Management or related
equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A related qqualification
at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA will be an added advantage. A minimum of two
(2) years administrative working experience. Experience in the regulatory environment will
be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Comprehensive and sound knowledge of all relevant legislation,
protocols, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the Medicines and Related Substances Act
101 of 1965. Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills to allow analysis and interpretation of
written and numerical data. Team player and can work independently. Ability to work well under
pressure. Good, effective communication skills (verbal, written, and conflict management).
Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to work within a team environment. Good planning and
organizational skills. Proactive, service oriented and performance-based management culture.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple, often competing priorities. Proficient
knowledge of MS Office. Valid Driver’s License. Ethical behaviour and adherence to the
SAHPRA Code of Conduct.

DUTIES: Update of the healthcare professionals (HCPs) and Pharmacovigilance Advisory
Committee (PVC) meeting activity trackers. Prepare Committees, sub-committees/ working
groups, unit, peer-review, signal detection and any other stakeholder meetings. Prepare the
agenda for all meetings and share meeting documents. Prepare recommendation letters to
holders of certificate of registration/ applicants and other PV stakeholders. Communicate
approved recommendation letters to holders of certificate of registration/ applicants and other
PV stakeholders. Update of audit folders with relevant documentation. Assist with any other PV
administrative duties relating to PV stakeholder travels and PV trainings. Travel with the PV
training team when required.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY):

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should forward their applications
accompanied by signed covering letter attached to the comprehensive CV with the names and
email addresses of three (3) referees clearly reflecting the name of the position and post
reference number, and copies of ID, required qualification/s (matric included) and driver’s
licence where applicable. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be
accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA).

A separate application must be completed for each post. SAHPRA will not be liable where
applicants use incorrect or no reference number on their applications. Communication will be
limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from SAHPRA within three
(3) months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be
expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as
determined by SAHPRA.

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications
received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in
the application not being considered during the selection process.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other
related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human
Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the
requirements of the advert.

Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that
their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security
clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, citizenship status and
previous employment.

SAHPRA reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

SAHPRA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act. SAHPRA is an equal opportunity,
representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will
therefore receive preference. Person(s) with disability is especially encouraged to apply. An
indication of representivity profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.

SAHPRA complies with the provisions of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act
No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment
only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the
event your application was unsuccessful, SAHPRA will retain your personal information for
internal audit purposes as required by policies.

Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal: SAHPRA
website (https://www.sahpra.org.za) – About Us – Vacancies.

Enquiries: Ms S. Molepo, Email: setlola.molepo@sahpra.org.za (APPLICATIONS SENT TO
THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS).
The closing date is 16 August 2024 at 16H00.

ABOUT US

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is an entity of the National Department of Health, created by the South African government to ensure that the health and well-being of human and animal health are at its core.

SAHPRA is a Schedule 3A public entity that is responsible for:

• the regulation of health products intended for human and animal use;
• the licensing of manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of medicines and medical devices; radiation emitting devices and radioactive nuclides;
• the conduct of clinical trials in a manner that is compatible with the national medicines policy.

The historical trajectory

SAHPRA assumed the roles of both the Medicines Control Council (MCC) as well as the Directorate of Radiation Control (DRC) which were housed at the National Department of Health (NDoH). Subsequently, SAHPRA was constituted as an independent entity that reports to the National Minister of Health through its Board.

SAHPRA’s Core Business

SAHPRA is tasked with regulating (monitoring, evaluating, investigating, inspecting and registering) all health products. This includes clinical trials, complementary medicines, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). Furthermore, SAHPRA has the added responsibility of overseeing radiation control in South Africa. SAHPRA’s mandate is outlined in the Medicines and Related Substances Act (Act No 101 of 1965 as amended) as well as the Hazardous Substances Act (Act No 15 of 1973).

SAHPRA has three pillars to ensure that medicines, medical devices and IVDs meet the requisite standards to protect the health and well-being of South Africans:

• Safety
• Efficacy
• Quality

It is these three pillars that define the ethos of SAHPRA.

Vision

An agile and responsive African health products regulator that is globally recognised as an enabler of access to safe, effective and quality health products in South Africa.

Mission

To promote access to health products and protect human and animal health in South Africa through making science-based regulatory decisions.

Values

• Ubuntu
• Responsiveness
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Efficiency
• Excellence

Legislative and other Mandates

2.1.1. SAHPRA Mandate Obligations and Functions

SAHPRA is the Regulatory Authority of South Africa, which is responsible for the regulation of health products intended for human and animal use; the licensing of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of medicines, medical devices, radiation emitting devices and radioactive nuclides; and the conduct of clinical trials.

The legislative mandates of SAHPRA are derived from the Constitution; the National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003); the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965), as amended (herein after referred to as “the Medicines Act”); and other relevant legislation, regulations and policies.

Further, SAHPRA’s mandate has expanded to include the regulation and control of radiation emitting devices and radioactive nuclides under the Medicines Act and the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973).

2.1.2. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

In terms of the Constitutional provisions, the Authority is, amongst others, guided by the following sections and schedules: The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, places obligations on the state to progressively realize socio-economic rights, including access to health care. Section 27 of Chapter 2 of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution states the following with regard to healthcare, food, water and social security:

• Everyone has the right to have access to health care services, including reproductive health care; sufficient food and water; and social security, including, if they are unable to support themselves and their dependents, appropriate social assistance.
• The state must take reasonable legislative and other measures, within its available resources, to achieve the progressive realization of each of these rights; and no one may be refused emergency medical treatment.