About the position
3 months contract
Technical Operations Assistant - with Experience is supporting Validation/TechOps with Administration activities
What You'll Do
- Support the TechOps documentation lifecycle for technical systems, and may include drafting of protocols/reports, executing test scripts, and compiling validation reports.
- Coordinate and track technical documentation—from version control, including updating document registers to document filling and secure archiving.
- Assist in audit preparation by compiling evidence, maintaining compliance logs, and retrieving documents for presentation to auditors.
- Manage administrative workflows such as scheduling cross-functional meetings, procuring stationery for the team, and tracking Change Management deliverables and team achievements.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new Quality Management System, Document Management Systems, tools, and processes.
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Technical Operations Assistant - with Experience is supporting Validation/TechOps with Administration activities
This position will report to the Validation Lead of Cape Town, Technical Operations, and Self Care and is based at Kenvue Cape Town plant Manufacturing.
Who We Are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the lives of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.
The Impact You'll Make
As our Technical Operations Assistant, you will be the operational heartbeat of our technical and compliance processes. We need your expertise in administration and understanding of validation/qualification documentation process and to ensure that our QMS, workflows, and documentation meet the highest regulatory and quality standards. Your administrative skills will keep our operations running like clockwork—ensuring that no detail is overlooked; deadlines are met, and our teams have the support they need to excel.
What You'll Do
- Support the TechOps documentation lifecycle for technical systems, and may include drafting of protocols/reports, executing test scripts, and compiling validation reports.
- Coordinate and track technical documentation—from version control, including updating document registers to document filling and secure archiving.
- Assist in audit preparation by compiling evidence, maintaining compliance logs, and retrieving documents for presentation to auditors.
- Manage administrative workflows such as scheduling cross-functional meetings, procuring stationery for the team, and tracking Change Management deliverables and team achievements.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new Quality Management System, Document Management Systems, tools, and processes.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in a Technical Operations Assistant role, ideally within regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, Biotech, or GMP regulated manufacturing).
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, DocuSign, Veeva DMS or similar).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of administrative role experience in the following validation fields are required: cleaning validation, process validation, technical documents management (Tracking, Filing and Archiving) of technical documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Science: Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science/Math or relevant field of studies
Desired Professional Attributes
- Well organized, committed, flexible, and enjoy working on the shop floor.
- Capacity to influence others without direct line authority.
- Strong leadership skills and team spirit to collaborate with varied people at different levels
- Capacity to work autonomously while handling multiple priorities.
- Strong presentation skills
As we are working in an international organization, good verbal and written English is a prerequisite.
What’s In It for You
- A culture that values precision, integrity, and teamwork; your work will directly contribute to our operational success.
- Opportunities for professional development, including training in advanced validation techniques and compliance frameworks.
- Access to modern tools and systems that make your job easier and more impactful.
- A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Desired Skills:
- Organised
- Microsoft office suite
- excellent written and verbal skills
