Junior Specialist: Quality Assurance: Clinvet South Africa
Clinvet is internationally recognized as one of the leading animal health Contract Research Organizations. We’re driven by science, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in animal care and research. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance professional to join our Quality Assurance team at our Bloemfontein site. This role is ideal for a quality-driven professional with strong auditing skills and a commitment to regulatory excellence.
Primary Job Purpose
Responsible for facilitating and supporting audits, document reviews, CAPA tracking, and inspection readiness at Clinvet SA, QA support for other Clin Group Companies, and ensuring that all processes meet internal policies, industry standards, and global regulatory requirements.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct study, system, facility, process, directed, and database audits in accordance with protocol/study plans and/or SOPs
- Review and audit study plans/protocols, amendments, and final study reports and ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and principles, SOPs, and study plans/protocols
- Prepare and issue accurate audit reports, documenting findings, observations, and critical issues to study investigator/study directors and study management
- Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and integrity (ALCOA+) across QA systems and records, supporting transparency in audit findings and compliance reporting
- Review controlled documents (SOPs and policies), change control plans, deviations, and provide administrative support
- Develop, recommend, , and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
- Maintain accurate records of deviations, corrective and preventive actions, and change controls; follow up on outstanding CAPAs to ensure timely resolution
- Provide Quality Assurance support for validation and/or qualification of computerized systems and/or equipment
- Retain and review a copy of the Master Schedule
- Support and/or host sponsor audits and regulatory inspections
- Initiate and conduct third-party qualification audits
- Develop and review of GLP, GCP, and QA SOP training materials
- Provide QA support for training records, training compliance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions
Required minimum education and experience requirements
- BSc/BA in Biological or Natural Sciences (Animal Health or Veterinary Science focus advantageous)
- At least 2 years’ relevant experience in a regulated environment (e.g., laboratory, CRO, or veterinary research)
- Foundational knowledge of GLP and GCP quality systems
- GLP/GCP study execution experience will be an advantage
- Demonstrated experience in auditing and inspection readiness
- Valid Driver’s License
Skills and Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to deliver under specified timelines
- Competency in Microsoft Office suite and willingness to learn new systems
- Collaborative, curious, and results-oriented
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong organizational, administrative and documentation skills.
- Critical and analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
Employment Equity
The company is committed to ensuring that its internal policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees.
Data Protection and Privacy
The Company complies with local and international data protection and privacy legislation. This includes transparency in the processing of personal information processed about job applicants during the recruitment process. By applying for this position, applicants agree to the processing of their personal data in accordance with our recruitment procedure and Privacy Notice available from our website.
The Company may perform Criminal and/or other relevant checks on all applicants applying for positions, as is relevant to the position.
