Regulatory and Compliance Officer - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 18-04-2015 6:44:23 AM
16-05-2015 6:44:23 AM
The purpose of this position is to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements within the food industry are met at all times. To work closely with the Buying and Design teams to launch new products within reasonable time limits. to act as a liaison with Government and key role players in the Food industry.

Essential requirements :

Grade 12
Relevant tertiary qualification - Food Technology/Food and Consumer Sciences
Knowledge of and experience in the FMCG industry, basic science and regulatory exposure
2-3 years relevant experience in food industry
Good knowledge of all relevant South African regulations across a wide range of products
Good analytical skills
Highly computer literate (MS Office core applications would be advantageous)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid drivers license

Job objectives :

Responsible for accurate assessments of packaging for proposed new products
Provide correct regulatory guidance to New Product Development on private label products being developed in-house
Keep up to date with current and proposed draft legislation
Provide clear written reports where required
Liaison with Government bodies such as NRCS, Department of Agriculture and Department of Health
Liaison with suppliers regarding Quality Assurance

Salary - Market related including benefits

If you are not contacted within a two week period, please consider your application unsuccessful