ISO 13485:2016 Medical Device Lead Assessor
South Africa
Freelance Contract
Posted
1 month ago

Are you an experienced auditor with a passion for quality in the medical device industry? Join our team as an ISO 13485:2016 Lead Assessor at JC Auditors, a leading conformity assessment body with a client-focused approach to promoting medical device performance and efficacy.
- Location: South Africa – Hybrid
- Employment Type: Freelance Contract
- Industry: Medical Devices | Quality Assurance | Regulatory Compliance
- Experience: Minimum 5 years
- Travel: Extensive
What You'll Do:
- Conduct ISO 13485:2016 audits for medical device manufacturers and suppliers
- Assess compliance with regulatory and quality requirements (SAHPRA)
- Provide expert guidance on risk management, QMS implementation, and continual improvement
- Work with a dynamic team committed to upholding the highest industry standards
What We’re Looking For:
- BSc Degree in one or more health science professional areas (biomedical science, medical science, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, human physiology, pharmacy, physics)
- Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 13485:2016 (IRCA registered course preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in the medical device industry
- Proven experience in auditing medical device organizations and conducting 3rd party- audits
- Current Audit Log reflecting all completed audits and technical areas
- Strong experience in medical devices, SAHPRA regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Knowledge of related standards (ISO 14971, ISO 9001) and global regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge of MD5, MD9 and ISO 17021
- Ability to travel
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent analytical, writing and reporting skills
Why Join Us?
- Work with a globally recognized conformity assessment body
- Opportunity to make an impact in the medical device industry
- Professional growth and continuous learning
📩 Interested? Apply now or share with your network! Contact us at info@jcauditors.com or visit www.jcauditors.com/medical to learn more.