Nosihle Jeme

A qualified pharmacy technician with a lot of pharmaceutical experience

Production Pharmacist Assistant (Senior) - Adcock Ingram OTC - Liquid Packaging Division

(2021-04)

• Authorise packaging line start-ups, oversee area clearances, line openings and closures, and maintain production targets while sustaining product quality standards.
• Monitor cGMP and GDP compliance across all packaging lines; prepare and lead both internal and external regulatory audits, including independent monthly line audit programmes.
• Monitor QA on packaging lines in real time; complete batch documentation and reconciliations prior to pharmacist sign-off; perform risk assessments and manage deviations in collaboration with the Pharmacist.
• Maintain and improve OEE metrics, monitor hourly production targets, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and waste.
• Author, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures to reflect current regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Supervise packaging line personnel and team leaders; conduct regular MBU (Management by Understanding) operational meetings to align teams with production and compliance goals.
• Perform Oracle ERP system transactions, participate in stock takes, and verify packaging material accuracy to control costs and material variance.

Production Pharmacy Technician - Aspen Pharmacare

(2015-11 - 2018-08)

• Gained hands-on experience in granulation and compression processes alongside liquid manufacturing workflows; reviewed and approved batch manufacturing and packing documents.
• Reviewed and approved SOPs; monitored GMP compliance via internal audits; investigated non-conforming products and compliance failures, initiating corrective and preventive actions.
• Verified identity of bulk products and printed packaging materials; ensured materials were correctly handled, stored, and documented in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Monitored key production performance indicators against set targets; implemented best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency and minimise yield losses and material usage variance.
• Completed deviation reports, concessions, and customer complaint documentation; led structured problem-solving initiatives to resolve quality and compliance issues.
• Led and managed production staff in a diverse, multicultural environment; promoted collaborative team-based approaches and maintained positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Continuously updated SOPs and work instructions to ensure ongoing alignment with manufacturing procedures and compliance requirements.

Aseptic Compounding Technician - Eurolab ASU (Aseptic Services Unit)

(2018-10 - 2021-03)

• Prepared cytotoxic and biological medicines through aseptic admixing techniques in ISO-classified clean room environments (Grade A and Grade B areas) in full compliance with sterile compounding standards.
• Managed preparation, documentation, and traceability of sterile clinical trial medicines, ensuring regulatory integrity and patient safety throughout the trial medicine lifecycle.
• Participated in monitoring of clean air systems within Grade B areas using Air Handling Unit (AHU) data; interpreted daily logs to confirm in-specification performance.
• Ensured strict GMP compliance within the clean room; updated SOPs; performed deviation documentation and contributed to validation activities.
• Prepared the unit for regulatory audits, including documentation reviews and environmental compliance verification.

Pharmacy Technician Intern - Aspen Pharmacare

(2015-02 - 2015-10)

• Compounded non-sterile formulations (creams, ointments) and assisted in IV preparation; developed foundational pharmaceutical compounding and aseptic technique skills.
• Processed and verified prescriptions for accuracy and completeness; prepared, labelled, and dispensed medications in accordance with pharmacist direction and patient safety protocols.
• Attended formal training in GMP, drug interactions, pharmacy law, and patient safety standards; shadowed pharmacists in clinical tasks including Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
• Assisted with stock management, expiry date checking, stock rotation, and processing of supplier medication orders.

Pharmacist Assistant - Medirite Greenacres & Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital

(2014-10 - 2015-02)

• Prepared prescription labels and packaging; processed OTC and prescription point-of-sale transactions; supported patients in accessing appropriate pharmaceutical care.
• Received and stocked OTC items; monitored and rotated stock for expiry compliance; managed pharmacy supplies and documentation.
• Filed and organised prescription records; maintained accurate patient profiles; answered phones and facilitated pharmacist scheduling and consultations.

Advanced Certificate - Pharmacy Technician - Nelson Mandela Metro Univ. (2015)

Diploma - Operations Management - UNISA (2026-12)