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The Regulatory officer is positioned in the Quality department reporting to the Quality Manager. The level of the role relates to place in the organisation and scope (being more administrative and working along protocols up to being the link between Quality, Technical and Export managers). The regulatory officer is an expert in regulatory compliance with good communication and training skills.
Job Responsibility:
Investigate all kinds of incidents and reports and provide expert advice to management
Minimize risk exposures and ensure adherence with regulatory standards by working with all internal functions to make sure compliance programs are properly implemented
Collaborate internally and work as the customer champion in cross-functional teams to build strong understanding of regulation and registration requirements
Help develop procedures for an area of the organization, and monitor their implementation
Work on complex administrative processes and databases to develop and test administrative procedures to ensure they are fully in line with organizational needs
Deliver pre-established outcomes and/or provide support services while operating within the organization's established regulatory and governance systems and protocols
Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools, methods and formats
Identify, within the team, instances of non-compliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these and escalating issues as appropriate
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching
gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential
Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Requirements:
Relevant bachelor’s Degree in life sciences
Knowledge of feed, food, environmental and veterinary legislation
focus on ‘product registrations’
Capable of integrating regulatory, IP, R&D, operation, quality and marketing
Understanding the role of regulatory in innovation
Understanding the animal feed & livestock sector and relevant stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and communication skills
Advanced understanding of Act 36 non-negotiable
Understanding of SADC countries regulations will be advantageous