Job Description

As

BIOVAC

expands its manufacturing base it will embark on a large facility expansion project in Cape Town spanning over the next 10 years. The project is distributed over several phases and aims to build and expand on Biovac s sterile manufacturing capability in vaccines across the full value chain. To facilitate this Biovac is looking for exceptional project skills and expertise in a range of disciplines within sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous

Control and Automation Lead (Projects)

to join a goal orient.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

Eng., B.Sc. or BTech degree in Electrical/Mechatronic/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

Min 3 years management experience in cGMP vaccine/pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar position. Sound experience in project management. Experience in general business management. Sound technical ability and hands on approach on qualification activities.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Sound knowledge on Siemens S7 PLC fault finding and Basic programming, Siemens WinCC and ProTool, Wonderware. Knowledge of Industrial PCs and / Soft PLC controlled systems is compulsory. Instrumentation and equipment calibration experience is required. Strong fault findings skills and problem solving is required. InTouch Scada systems, Historian (SQL Databases) and System Platform. Communication protocols: Profibus, Modbus, Profinet, OPC etc. GAMP 5: Risk based approach to Compliant GxP computerized systems Responsible for the management of the planned and preventative maintenance function on the site Utilizing information technology as a design aid for replacement, and maintenance strategies for mechanical and Utilities engineering services utilizing information technology as a design aid for replacement, and maintenance strategies for mechanical and filling formulating and finish production equipment Establish world class best practice and implement changes to achieve these in the above-mentioned areas Life cycle costing; Implementation of PM strategy Proactively mitigate general business as well as areas of responsibility- related risks and find ways to mitigate these. Ensure the relevant expertise and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) alignment exists within the teams. Lead or participate in departmental and/or site wide projects. Monitoring & reporting on key operations, critical numbers and key performance indicators that impact on the businesss short, medium- and long-term objectives. Lead organizations transition into commercial operations and mind-set as well as institute this across site with regards to managing efficiencies, reducing wastage, and contributing to overall profitability. Ensure maintenance activities are performed in compliance of SA GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guide including GEP activities. Maintenance schedules in place for all equipment/ systems on site.

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

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.

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