Compliance Assistant

Switch Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Profit sharing

Job summary

Switch Recruit is looking for a detail‑oriented Compliance Administrator to join a busy team in Durban. You will support the Compliance and Labelling function, ensuring accuracy in declarations, labeling, documentation, and supplier communications.

You will review ingredients, manage labels, and maintain trackers to meet deadlines. A Diploma and 3–5 years in related roles are required, with MS Office and Adobe skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a related field (non-negotiable).
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe.
• Experience in Compliance Administration or Quality Control.
• Knowledge of label creation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal queries and provide administrative support relating to Compliance and Labelling.
• Obtain manufacturing declarations from suppliers or prepare declarations using approved supplier templates to ensure products meet market requirements.
• Review product ingredients against relevant databases to identify restricted ingredients and potential compliance risks across different markets.
• Request and follow up on required supplier documentation, including Product Data Sheets, artwork and MSDS documentation.
• Accurately file and maintain compliance documentation in the relevant electronic folders.
• Create and update product labels using labelling software in line with market regulations and customer requirements.
• Upload and maintain approved product labels on the relevant systems.
• Review and approve labels, ensuring accuracy and compliance before products proceed to the printing stage.
• Maintain the label schedule and monitor outstanding compliance tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain the Manufacturing Declaration tracker and monitor outstanding documentation required from suppliers.

Skills

Compliance administration

Quality control

Label creation skill

Education

Diploma or higher in Supply Chain/Compliance/Quality

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Step into a key support role within a busy compliance function, where accuracy and efficiency matter. With a 13th cheque and profit share on offer, this is an opportunity worth taking seriously.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to internal queries and provide administrative support relating to Compliance and Labelling.
• Obtain manufacturing declarations from suppliers or prepare declarations using approved supplier templates to ensure products meet market requirements.
• Review product ingredients against relevant databases to identify restricted ingredients and potential compliance risks across different markets.
• Request and follow up on required supplier documentation, including Product Data Sheets, artwork and MSDS documentation.
• Accurately file and maintain compliance documentation in the relevant electronic folders.
• Create and update product labels using labelling software in line with market regulations and customer requirements.
• Upload and maintain approved product labels on the relevant systems.
• Review and approve labels, ensuring accuracy and compliance before products proceed to the printing stage.
• Maintain the label schedule and monitor outstanding compliance tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain the Manufacturing Declaration tracker and monitor outstanding documentation required from suppliers.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma) in Supply Chain, Compliance, Quality or a related field (non-negotiable).
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe.
• Knowledge of label creation is advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Compliance Administration, Quality Control or a similar role.