Pharmaceutical Machine Operators X2 – Portfolio Pharmaceuticals

Job Description

Company: Portfolio Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
Location: Phakalane, Gaborone, Botswana
Employment Type: Full-time
Vacancies: Pharmaceutical Machine Operators (2)

We seek a competent Machine Operator with GMP experience and a proven ability to operate tablet compression, capsule filling, and tablet coating machines, with a willingness to learn to operate other manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities
– Set up, operate, clean and change over equipment according to approved SOPs and batch manufacturing instructions.
– Monitor operating parameters and perform authorised in-process checks.
– Complete batch records and equipment logbooks accurately and at the time of activity.
– Follow line clearance, material reconciliation, contamination prevention and safety procedures.
– Report equipment faults, deviations and unusual product characteristics promptly.
– Undertake training to operate additional manufacturing equipment.

Requirements
– At least two years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience under GMP.
– Demonstrated hands-on experience with all three specified machine types.
– Relevant technical or pharmaceutical manufacturing training is an advantage.
– Good documentation skills, attention to detail and willingness to work shifts.

How to Apply
Send your CV and relevant qualifications to [email protected], quoting “Pharmaceutical Machine Operator”.

Application Deadline: 30th October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.