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.
