Regulatory Assistant (Petfood) - 12 Month Contract

Mayfly Agri Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Animal Feed industry is seeking a Regulatory Assistant for a 12-month contract in Pretoria. The role involves preparing registration applications, ensuring quality standards, and managing information databases. Ideal candidates will possess a B.Sc. in Animal Science and strong communication skills to navigate regulatory processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.Sc. in Animal Science or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing registration applications for assessment and finalization.
• Responding to routine requests from clients regarding operations.
• Maintaining and using the information database.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

B.Sc. in Animal Science

Job description

Job title : Regulatory Assistant (Petfood) - 12 Month Contract

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : June 23, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• A well-established Industry Association (Animal Feed) is seeking the above to be based at the registrar and assist in product registrations and feedback for the industry.

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a B.Sc. in Animal Science or relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to understand and navigate regulatory processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident and able to communicate effectively to ensure progress and clarity
• Professional, diplomatic, and able to maintain composure in a government / official environment
• Able to work independently while fitting into an existing office culture
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Preparing registration applications for assessment and finalization in terms of the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) and standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring that the quality of finalized registration documents meet acceptable standards in line with standard operating procedures.
• Responding to routine requests and enquiries from internal and external clients regarding day-to-day operations.
• Maintaining and using the information database, including performing data entry and data retrieval.
• Monitoring and reporting on statistical information related to registration.
• Ensuring proper records and information management is being adhered to at all times.
• Recording registration fees paid by applicants / clients accurately and appropriately.