3X Engineering Technician

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous 3x Engineering Technician to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Diploma Mechanical/Electrical would be advantageous.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position within the pharmaceutical/ biotech manufacturing industry.
• Experience in aseptic (sterile) manufacturing, quality and regulatory compliance within a cGMP facility.
• Experience in functional areas such as Maintenance and calibration
• Specific machinery understanding and operational manufacturing experience within a similar environment.
• Sound technical ability and hands on approach on maintenance activities.
• Participation in monitoring expenditures for OPEX related costs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Compile daily routine checks on all equipment e.g., Temperature, pressure, and any other potential compliance issues.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Ensure building and other structures are maintained in a good state of repair.
• Ensure that all utilities are fully functional across site, such as Compressed Air, Boiler, Chillers, Generators and all services to the main building including production equipment: filling lines Autoclaves washers, Brevetti etc
• Identifies and obtains quotes for spares and service providers for all equipment and in
• Responsible for the monitoring of all systems that operate 24/7 and will be primarily responsible to respond to breakdowns.
• Ensure quality and general performance by all service providers who has been sourced according to the need.
• Escorting service providers on site to conduct their maintenance and/or work and ensure adherence to cGMP and Biosafety.
• Responsible to ensure that the equipment is functional and working according to specification before signing off with the service provider.
• Obtaining relevant certificates from providers where necessary.
• Ensure that schedules are completed as and when required, on time as agreed.
• Draft and update relevant departmental quality documents.
• Ensure quality and general performance by all service providers who has been sourced according to the need.
• Provide input on projects.

Quality Management:

• Establish and maintain a state of control related to quality management within the department.
• Ensuring that the department is audit ready through closing out audit findings timeously.
• Ensure Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs are handled effectively.
• Advocate continuous improvement within own department as well as cross functionally

Application Deadline: 03 May 2026

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.

We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.''