Nadia van Niekerk
Quality Assurance Manager: Regulatory
About
Nadia van Niekerk serves as the Quality Assurance Lead at Wits VIDA, where she supports laboratory operations and ensures regulatory compliance across research programmes. A qualified Medical Technologist in Microbiology, she has over 20 years of experience in clinical research, including investigator-led studies and large-scale international trials. Her expertise includes laboratory management, quality assurance, health and safety, and participant retention. Nadia holds a National Diploma and BTech in Biomedical Technology, with certifications in GCP, GCLP, and IATA specimen transport. She is committed to strengthening research quality and public health impact through operational excellence.
