Quality Assurance Assistant (Temporary)

Job Description:Job Title: Quality Assurance Assistant (Temporary 6-8 months)

Location: Irene, Pretoria

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and womens health, gastroenterology, and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

Ferring +You
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team for a contract period. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout our processes.

Your day at Ferring
Product Batch Release:

• Obtain batch-specific documentation.


• Send test samples for post-importation retest.


• Conduct full document audit before final release approval.

QA Reporting:

• Generate reports on credits, ADR, complaints, inventory releases, etc.


• Prepare annual Quality Review Report.

Credit Requests Management:

• Assess credit requests, ensuring quality-related documentation inclusion.

Support to QA, Regulatory, and Medical Departments:

• Assist RP, DRP, or MAM with assigned tasks.


• Handle document control tasks, including SOP updates, technical agreements, CAPA implementation, etc.


• Support internal and external audits, including supplier audits and regulatory inspections.

Other QA Duties:

• Order Reference Standards for Product Information Technology (PIT).

Behind our innovationTheres you

• You bring the following skills and experience to Ferring


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Experience with quality management software systems (i.e. Veeva Vault) is advantageous.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including vlookups and pivot tables.


• Qualified Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant registered with SAPC, or a relevant scientific discipline degree/diploma (National Diploma/B.tech/Bachelor's) will be advantageous.


• Previous experience in pharmaceutical or related industries, preferably with knowledge of quality assurance principles and cGMP requirements will be advantageous.


• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, adept at identifying and resolving problems effectively.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration within team environments.


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in fast-paced environments.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing and analyzing information, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.


• Accuracy: Consistently delivers precise and error-free work, maintaining high-quality standards.


• Prioritization: Capable of effectively organizing tasks and managing time to meet deadlines and fulfil responsibilities.


• Big-Picture Thinking: Able to grasp the broader context of projects and tasks, understanding their implications and aligning actions accordingly.


• Work Under Pressure: Demonstrates resilience and maintains composure while handling demanding situations or tight deadlines.


• Drive for Solutions: Proactively seeks and implements solutions to challenges, fostering a problem-solving mindset.


• Communication Skills: Articulate in conveying ideas and information clearly and effectively, fostering collaboration with peers and senior professionals.


• Respectful: Treats colleagues and stakeholders with professionalism, courtesy, and consideration.


• Ethical and Honest: Upholds principles of integrity and honesty in all actions and interactions, maintaining trust and credibility.

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyones right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.


• Our inclusive support package Building Families at Ferring provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role.

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team members contributions. Imagine the power of your career when its Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose Theres you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are interested in this position to website.
Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering quality pharmaceutical products that make a difference in patients lives. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Location:Ferring South Africa