Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Hammarsdale seeks a Regulatory and Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with laws and regulations regarding chemical products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Join a dynamic environment where your skills in compliance and attention to detail can thrive. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulatory compliance role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks, audits, GHS, SDS development, and POPIA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products comply with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits according to standards.
• Oversee regulatory documentation systems.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

Risk management

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory, Compliance, Risk, Chemistry, or Engineering

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened up at a leading international manufacturing company for a Regulatory and Compliance Specialist to join their Operations Division in Hammarsdale. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and a proactive approach are key. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to the production and sale of chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are developed, manufactured, and distributed in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage and conduct internal and external compliance audits aligned to registrations, legal, and corporate standards
• Oversee regulatory documentation systems, including SDS, labels, and tremcards
• Coordinate compliance activities across departments and facilitate risk management interventions
• Develop and enforce regulatory compliance policies, procedures, and training
• Monitor regulatory changes locally and internationally, ensuring business alignment
• Support POPIA compliance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage incident and non-conformance reporting related to regulatory matters
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory, Compliance, Risk, Chemistry, or Engineering (BSc or BTech accepted)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulatory compliance role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks, audits, GHS, SDS development, and POPIA compliance

Salary: Negotiable

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today — contact Mariaan Smit at Hire Resolve or connect on LinkedIn.

You can also visit our website: hireresolve.us or email your CV to: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If not, we’ll keep your CV on file and reach out regarding future opportunities.