Company: Adcock Ingram
Location: Clayville, Gauteng
Job Reference Number: AIPH00174/2
Department: HVL – Packaging
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
Salary: Market Related
About the Role
Adcock Ingram, a leading player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, is seeking two Artisan Assistants (HVL Packaging) to join our OTC division in Clayville, Gauteng. This role offers a great opportunity for candidates with technical aptitude and interest in packaging machinery, maintenance, and production processes.
The main purpose of this role is to operate equipment required for packaging processes and ensure production efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
As an Artisan Assistant, you will be responsible for:
• Taking initiative in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Performing product and size changeovers.
• Carrying out minor adjustments and fault finding to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Conducting minor maintenance to ensure machines remain in good working order.
• Cleaning, tagging, and storing changeover parts correctly.
• Washing and cleaning the packaging line and equipment.
• Reporting equipment malfunctions to the Team Leader.
• Ensuring work areas are cleaned and compliant with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Actively participating in MBU processes.
• Ensuring product quality meets company standards and reporting quality issues.
• Supporting line opening and line clearance when required.
• Attending GMP training sessions as scheduled.
• Adhering to safety, productivity, timekeeping, and attendance requirements.
• Being prepared to work overtime or assist on other packaging lines when necessary.
Minimum Requirements
• Education: N4 – N6 Engineering Qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar).
• Experience: 0 – 2 years in a pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong technical aptitude
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
Why Join Adcock Ingram?
• Work with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in South Africa.
• Gain valuable hands-on technical and packaging experience.
• Be part of a supportive, growth-oriented team in Clayville.
Application Process
• Closing Date: 12 September 2025
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
