Regulatory and Compliance Manager - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 21-08-2019 7:22:56 AM
18-09-2019 12:40:30 PM
Our client, a leading retailer, requires the services of a Regulatory and Compliance Manager 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. The Regulatory and Compliance Manager will act as liaison with Government and key role players in the food industry.

Key performance areas:

? Oversee the regulatory and compliance team
? Provide correct regulatory guidance to New Product Development on private label products being developed in-house, as well as all-new branded items to be listed in stores
? Stay abreast of current and proposed draft legislation, and comment on proposed legislation when applicable
? Responsible for accurate assessments of packaging for proposed new products
? Provide clear written reports where required
? Liaison with Government bodies such as NRCS, Department of Agriculture and Department of Health, as well as CGCSA
? Apply for dispensations with the relevant government department for non-compliances on imports
? Assist with product development and ensuring all claims are tested and applied correctly for new premium ranges within stores
? Set up and maintain processes within the team
? Liaise with customer care to assist with customer complaints

The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a tertiary qualification in Food Technology/ Food and Consumer Science
? 8 years relevant experience in food industry
? Knowledge of and experience in the FMCG industry, basic science and regulatory exposure
? Good knowledge of all relevant South African regulations across a wide range of products
? Ability to understand and use product specifications
? Ability to assess labels applying all applicable regulations in a timeous manner
? Good analytical skills
? Must have good numerical skills and be able to pick up inconsistencies in trends
? Must be able to grasp and process new information quickly and apply it
? Excellent computer literacy
? Must be assertive with a high level of maturity
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
? Must be extremely accurate and have great attention to detail
? Must be results driven
? Must be flexible and able to perform well under pressure
? Good management skills

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.