South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) Vacancies

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the call for nominations for members to serve on the CEO Technical Advisory Committees for the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). SAHPRA is a Schedule 3A Public Entity, established under the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965). Its mandate includes the regulation of medicines, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) for human and animal use, the licensing of related manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors, and the oversight of clinical trials. The Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) are constituted under Section 3(9) of the Medicines Act, as amended, to provide expert advice and reports to the Authority on technical and regulatory matters. The term of office for committee members is set to conclude on 30 November 2028, with the potential for re-appointment. **What you will do** As a member of a CEO Technical Advisory Committee, you will be responsible for investigating and reporting to SAHPRA on matters within the scope of the Medicines Act. You will also provide advice on various technical and regulatory issues relevant to your specific discipline. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **General Requirements:** * Applicants must be domiciled in South Africa. * Registration with the statutory regulatory board/council relating to his/her profession where applicable is recommended. * Applicant must be in good standing with the regulatory board/council with which he/she is registered where applicable. **Specific Discipline Requirements:** **BIO/2026 - Biological Medicines Committee (Four members):** * **Qualifications:** * An appropriate professional degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or an equivalent biomedical science discipline. * Relevant postgraduate training or demonstrated expertise in biological medicines. * A postgraduate qualification, including at doctoral level, in one or more of the following or closely related disciplines: Clinical Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Haematology, Infectious Diseases/Virology, Immunology, Biomanufacturing/Bioprocessing, or biomedical research relevant to biological medicines, including vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, biosimilars, cell and gene therapies, and other advanced therapy medicinal products. * **Experience/Skills:** * Demonstrated track record of research, publication, and/or regulatory experience in the evaluation, development, or oversight of biological medicines. * Ability to critically review technical and scientific dossiers within a committee setting. **CMs/2026 - Complementary Medicines Committee (Three members):** * **Qualifications:** * Postgraduate qualifications for Traditional Chinese, Unani-Tibb and Ayurvedic Medicine. * **Experience/Skills:** * Knowledge and experience in evaluation, development, production and research background in the fields. * Regulatory experience will be an added advantage. **P&A/2026 - Pharmaceutical and Analytical Committee (One member):** * **Qualifications:** * Appropriate degree in medicine/clinical pharmacy. * Post-graduate qualification including doctoral level in pharmaceutics (Drug delivery systems and dosage). * **Experience/Skills:** * Demonstrated track record of research, publication, and/or regulatory experience in the evaluation, development, or oversight of small molecules. * Ability to critically review/interpret/advise on quality aspects (CMC) of medicine dossiers. **Exclusions (ineligible for appointment):** * If he or she is conflicted in terms of SAHPRA Policy on Management of Conflict of Interest (GOV02). * If he or she is disqualified under the Relevant Act applicable to his or her profession from practising as such. * If he or she has been found guilty of improper or disgraceful conduct at an inquiry held under ambit of the relevant Act. * If he or she is a patient as defined in section 1 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002). * If he or she has been convicted of an offence in respect whereof he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine or in the case of fraud. * If he or she does not meet the minimum requirements. * If he or she is not resident in South Africa. **Who should apply** Candidates should be external technical experts with adequate experience to provide advice on various technical and regulatory matters within the scope of SAHPRA's mandate. Ideal applicants will possess specific qualifications and a demonstrated track record in research, publication, and/or regulatory experience pertinent to biological medicines, complementary medicines, or pharmaceutical and analytical sciences. All applicants must be residents of South Africa and, where applicable, be registered and in good standing with their statutory regulatory board/council. **Deadline** Friday, 16 October 2026 at 16h30. **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-health-products-regulatory-authority-sahpra-vacancies-10 Source: govpage

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