Sahpra

13/02/2026

Media Release: SAHPRA Fast-Tracks Access to Critical Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines to Protect South Africa’s Livestock

SAHPRA has granted Section 21 authorisation for the importation of the Dollvet Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine, with an additional application currently under review.

This measure supports rapid access to safe, quality-assured vaccines to help protect South Africa’s livestock and strengthen national disease‑control efforts.

The Department of Agriculture will coordinate vaccine distribution within approved programmes to ensure responsible, effective control of FMD outbreaks.

SAHPRA remains committed to safeguarding animal health and will continue to provide updates on FMD vaccine authorisations.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Og3kJd

12/02/2026

📢 Vacancy Alert!

SAHPRA invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of:

Radiation Inspector (Re-advertisement)

🗓 Closing date: 27 February 2026 at 16:00

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09/02/2026

📢 We are Hiring!

SAHPRA invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies:

➡️ Manager: Biological Medicines (Pharmaceutical Evaluation Management)
➡️ Senior Manager: Medical Devices and Radiation Control
➡️ Medicines Registration Officer: Biological Medicines (Lot Release) – Grade 2 (Pharmaceutical Evaluation Management)
➡️ Veterinarian (Pharmaceutical Evaluation Management)
➡️ Medicines Registration Officer: Biological Medicines – Grade 1 (Pharmaceutical Evaluation Management)

🗓 Closing date: 20 February 2026 at 16:00

Be part of an organisation dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of all South Africans.

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09/02/2026

🔐 Open Tender Alert!

SAHPRA is inviting bids for the supply, licensing, deployment, and support of two (2) Next Generation Firewall and Reporting Analyser appliance solutions for a period of 36 months.

📅 Closing date: 04 March 2026 at 11:00
🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UrA7fB

This page serves as a hub for accessing information about tender information, and providing prospective suppliers and service providers with the necessary details to engage with us effectively. We invite you to explore the available opportunities and join us in our mission to safeguard public health...

06/02/2026

📢 Vacancy – Re-advertisement

SAHPRA invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of:

Manager: Biological Medicines

🗓 Closing date: 20 February 2026 at 16:00

Join an organisation committed to safeguarding public health through the regulation of safe, effective and quality health products in South Africa.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/41uX9Uk

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06/02/2026

📢 Vacancy Opportunity

SAHPRA invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of:

Inspector: Good Manufacturing Practices

Help safeguard public health by ensuring compliance with quality standards for health products in South Africa.

🗓 Closing date: 17 February 2026 at 16:00
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/41uX9Uk

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27/01/2026

📢 SAHPRA Vacancy Opportunity

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of:

Border Medicines Control Technician (12 Months Contract)

Be part of an organisation that protects public health by ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of health products in South Africa.

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23/01/2026

📢 SAHPRA Vacancy (Readvertisement)

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

• Inspector: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) x2 (Readvertisement)

🗓️ Closing date: Friday, 06 February 2026

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/41uX9Uk

21/01/2026

📢 Update Notice

The SAHPRA Medical Devices Licences Issued list has been updated.

To view the latest version, visit:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3WoVds4

20/01/2026

📢 SAHPRA is Hiring!

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following exciting opportunities:

• Evaluator Coordinator
• Portfolio Coordinator (x2)
• Medicine Registration Officer: Pharmacovigilance (x5)
• Office Manager and International Relations (Office of the CEO)
• Radiation Inspector (Contract)
• Technical Officer: Medical Devices Vigilance - Grade 1 (Contract)
• Admin Screener: Radiation Control
• Medicines Registration Officer: Pre-Registration (Grade 1) (Pharmaceutical Evaluation Management) (Contract)
• Manager: ICT

Be part of an organisation that safeguards the health and well-being of South Africans.

🔗 View vacancies and apply here: https://bit.ly/3r1k6hu

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15/01/2026

: ZINC PICOLINATE Provinces and Healthcare Facilities are informed of the statement released by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority on 08 January 2026 regarding selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products. Both of these ingredients have been identified in the Guidance (SAHPRA Guideline 7.04 / SAHPGL-PEM-COMP-04 v5 CM SE Health Supplements) issued by Sahpra as not permitted in health supplements for children (persons under the age of 18).

The statement outlines safety concerns related to zinc picolinate use in children leading to adverse effects such as indigestion,
diarrhoea, headache, nausea and vomiting. https://www.sahpra.org.za/news-and-updates/warning-selenium-and-zinc-picolinate-containing-products-for-children/