SAHPRA Jobs – 10 October 2026

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LEARNERSHIP: NQF LEVEL 4

Further Education and Training Certificate | NQF Level 4: Business Administration

Purpose:

Are you passionate about learning and developing your administrative skills and contributing to efficient
organisational operations? The Business Administration Learnership Programme could be your gateway to a
successful career.

In collaboration with the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA), the South African
Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invites unemployed individuals to participate in a twelve (12)
month learnership programme that leads to a national NQF 4 qualification in Business Administration.

Qualifying Criteria

Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)/ N4/N5/N6 certificate.

• South African citizen with a valid South African
  ID.
• Clear credit and no criminal record.
• Aged between 18 and 35 years.
• Currently unemployed and not participating in
  another learnership.
• Must reside in Pretoria for workplace and
  training commitments

This 12-month learnership includes fully funded
theoretical training provided by an accredited
training provider, combined with workplace-based
experience. Learners will receive a monthly stipend
to support them during the programme.

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Medicines Registration Officer: Biological Medicines

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the National Medicines
Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965,
as amended, to monitor, evaluate, regulate, investigate, inspect, register and control medicines,
schedule substances, clinical trials and medical devices, including IVDs, and related matters in the
public interest.

Organisation SAHPRA
Unit Pharmaceutical Evaluation Management (PEM)
Location Pretoria
Position Medicines Registration Officer: Biological Medicines
Ref No SAHPRA 36 of 2026/27
Salary R 562 800.00– R 919, 200.00 per annum (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY)
(Level 1 – Level 2) Market-related salary will be determined by the
years of experience obtained

Job Purpose
The Medicines Registration Officer for Biological Medicines will be responsible for evaluating and
assessing the quality, safety and efficacy of Biological Medicines before they are registered in
accordance with the Medicines and Related Substance Act.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new biological medicines applications and peer review new applications,
  amendments and feedback.
• Evaluate and assess the quality, safety and efficacy of new applications before Biological
  Medicines are registered.
• Evaluate and assess applications for amendments of quality, safety and efficacy standards of
  registered Biological Medicines.
• Evaluate applicant responses and variations regarding registrations and/or registration of
  Biological Medicines.
• Conduct consultation meetings for pre-registration of Biological Medicines.
• Develop and update guidelines and/or Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Participate in pre-registration consultation meetings with manufacture.
• Ensure continued compliance with Quality, Safety and Efficacy (QSE) and regulatory
  standards.
• Lot release functions for Vaccines.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Matric certificate and a relevant four-year Bachelor of
  Pharmacy or Biological Sciences or Biochemistry or Microbiology degree from a
  recognised university or tertiary institution at NQF Level 8 as recognised by the South
  African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or Honours degree in related health sciences at
  NQF Level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) for a Bachelor of Pharmacy
  degree
• A postgraduate qualification in Biochemistry, Vaccinology, Pharmacology or equivalent
  and experience in biological medicines registration is an added advantage.
• Postgraduate studies in Human Molecular Biologist, Immunology or Human Genetics will
  be an added advantage.
• Level 1: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience within a pharmaceutical environment
  or related medicines regulation, medicine production quality assurance, in biological
  medicines registration or within vaccine release environments.
• Level 2: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience within a pharmaceutical environment or
  related medicines regulation, medicine production quality assurance, in biological
  medicines registration or within vaccine release environments.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge and application of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, as
  amended, and its related Regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects for the evaluation of the quality, safety and efficacy of
  biological medicines.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple, often competing, priorities.
• Must be computer literate and have a sound working knowledge of computer software
  packages.
• Understanding of technical and scientific aspects of medicine regulation.
• Evaluation of guidelines as prescribed by the relevant regulatory authorities.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Co-ordination skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Diversity management.
• Time management.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Supervisory skills

Due to large number of applications anticipated, communication will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months after the
closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their
  applications, clearly indicating the title of the position and the reference number.
  Applications must include a signed cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the
  names and email addresses of three (3) referees, and copies of the required qualifications
  (including matric). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies
  of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date, as
  communicated by Human Resources.
• Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an
  evaluation certificate (report) from SAQA.
• Incomplete applications or applications without the aforementioned documents or
  information will not be considered.
• The above-mentioned documents are compulsory. Incomplete applications or applications
  without the aforementioned documents or information will not be considered.
• No late applications will be accepted. Any submissions received after the specified date and
  time will not be considered, and CVs will not be returned.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend selection interviews on a specific date,
  time, and location as communicated by SAHPRA.

• Applicants should note that pre-suitability checks will be conducted after they have been
  shortlisted. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes from these checks, which
  include security clearance, verification of qualifications, criminal records, credit checks
  (where applicable), citizenship status, employment verification and work experience.
• SAHPRA reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to the advertised post.
• SAHPRA adheres to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4
  of 2013. CVs will not be returned, as the personal information you provide will be used
  solely for recruitment purposes, specifically for the position or vacancy you have applied
  for. If your application is unsuccessful, your personal information will be retained for
  internal audit purposes.

Employment Equity statement:

• SAHPRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. When filling vacant
  positions, the entity will consider the principles outlined in Section 195(1)(i) of the
  Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996, and the Employment Equity
  Act, 55 of 1998.
• People with disabilities (should indicate their disability status), males (all races) and
  females (Coloured and White) will be given preference.

Application closing date: 21 October 2026

• Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal:
  http://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies

NOTE: SAHPRA WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH EMAIL ADDRESSES.
Enquiries
Name Mr Tshepo Khunou, HR Business Partner,
Email/ Tel No Tshepo.Khunou@sahpra.org.za/012 501 0386

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We wish you all the best with your applications