Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Hire Resolve; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company in Durbanville is seeking a Regulatory and Compliance Specialist for their Operations Division. This role involves ensuring compliance with laws and regulations for chemical products, conducting audits, and overseeing regulatory documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. A competitive salary based on experience is offered.

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.
• Strong knowledge of SA regulatory frameworks, audits, GHS, SDS development, and POPIA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products comply with regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external compliance audits.
• Oversee regulatory documentation systems.
• Coordinate compliance activities across departments.
• Develop compliance policies and training.
• Monitor regulatory changes for business alignment.
• Support POPIA compliance.
• Manage incident and non-conformance reporting.
• Communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

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.

Key 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.