Manager: Regulatory Compliance Research & Development at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Clover is looking for a Manager: Regulatory Compliance Research & Development to ensure that new and existing products meet all legal, safety, and quality standards before, during, and after development. This role spans the entire product lifecycle interacting with Executive & BU level internally, Government Authorities at Executive/HOD level, Industry bodies and working groups at CEO & specialist levels. The life cycle covers from sourcing ingredients and R&D to packaging, labelling, and covers all related food legislative regulations — to avoid costly recalls, fines, and reputation damage. Responsible for daily activities of regulatory compliance including handling internal and external legal related matters with complaints logged against Clover or in which Clover wants to log against a competitor in industry. Strategically coordinate and lead, review and research regulatory food laws, ensuring adherence and communication to regulatory authorities. This applies to not only local regulations but also legislation of all applicable African countries and international like CODEX and IDF as example. Supply regulatory and technical information to internal and external customers for the products manufactured both locally and abroad. 

Requirements    

• Degree
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Experience in working with senior management
• Professional registration

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated  
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively  
• Act with honesty and consistency
• Build hig peforming teams
• Administrative capabilities
• Thinking and reasoning logically
• Customer orientated
• Communicates effectively

Duties and Responsibilities    
Manage & Strategically Lead overall legal compliance relating to food regulations             

• Draft, prepare, compile, coordinate and file regulatory submissions in accordance to various governmental agency procedures and requirements
• Coordinate responses from regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approvals in support of product launches in key markets
• Develop and review documents and associated processes, such as dossier templates, position statements, marketing materials, product labels, document management, and project management
• Serve as primary points of contact at a Senior and authorities level between the organisation and regulatory authorities or industry bodies. They may communicate with regulators, respond to inquiries or requests for information, and represent the organisation in regulatory inspections, audits, or enforcement actions.
• Responsible for investigating and addressing compliance issues as they arise. This may involve conducting internal investigations, responding to complaints or allegations of non-compliance, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate compliance risks and prevent future violations.
• Lead and develop training materials and compliance awareness content for the full organisational lead form Executive to operational level.
• Represent organisation in all industry platforms and forums from executive level to industry work sessions and legal related matters like interaction with government on a minister level when legislation changes or impacts the organisation.

Ensure legal compliance with new product launches 

• Develop and implement plans and timelines
• Act independently to anticipate needs, studying issues, identifying options, and offering compliance solutions
• Review label design and ensure approval from regulatory bodies
• Collaborate Lead the Technical Development team to assess product label compliance and identify deficiencies in internal controls, policies, and contractual agreements

Strategically direct and support company in new regulatory developments             

• Stay abreast of regulatory submission procedures, agency requirements and changes in data requirements and procedures
• Act independently to anticipate needs, studying issues, identifying options, and offering compliance solutions
• Review and research specific issues, requirements, and strategies to assist in development of the regulatory strategy and vision
• Monitor but also lead and participate in industry workshops and platforms to influence updates from regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other relevant sources to identify new compliance requirements and assess their implications for the organisation
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the organisation complies with applicable laws and regulations. This may include developing internal controls, standard operating procedures, and compliance manuals to guide employees in adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices

Enforce label adherence policy    

• Stamp to assist the factory and SGS auditors
• Sign of Label approval sheet
• Compile and keep up to date Label policy
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation and records of regulatory approvals, inspections, and product testing         

General legal compliance based on business requirements 

• Update on emerging legislation/ acts
• Maintain Regulatory Universe
• Evaluate new product formulations for compliance with ingredient safety, permitted additives, and nutritional regulations
• Review and approve packaging labels to ensure compliance with labelling laws, including accurate ingredient listings, allergen declarations, and net quantity statements
• Verify nutritional claims (e.g., "low fat," "high fibre") and marketing claims are accurate and legal before they reach the market
• Prepare and submit required documentation for new product registrations or ingredient approvals to government agencies
• Provide strategic input to the R&D team regarding regulatory hurdles during the development phase

Deadline:21st May,2026