Regulatory Compliance Manager: Electrical Imports and ICASA Wireless Certification at Mustek Limited

Job Purpose:

• The manager will handle both electrical compliance for imports and certification of wireless products, working with regulatory bodies like the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).

Responsibilities:

NRCS Compliance for Electrical Imports

• Ensuring imported electrical products comply with NRCS compulsory specifications, particularly VC 8055 covering safety and energy efficiency requirements.
• Coordinating pre-market approvals, securing Letters of Authority (LOAs), and verifying compliance with applicable standards such as SANS/IEC 60335 for household appliances.
• Managing electrical safety and EMC testing and audits, including coordination with accredited inspection bodies such as NRCS Electrotechnical.

ICASA Type Approval for Wireless Products

• Managing ICASA type approval for products incorporating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other radio technologies.
• Preparing and submitting RF application documentation, including conformance test reports from accredited laboratories, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Securing approvals prior to importation to prevent delays during customs clearance.

Liaison and Coordination

• Extensive engagement with regulatory authorities (NRCS, ICASA), customs officials (SARS), and importers.
• Facilitating compliance documentation, responding to regulatory and customs queries, and supporting smooth customs clearance.
• Continuously monitoring and staying informed of regulatory updates due to the evolving nature of standards and specifications.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintaining accurate and complete records for audit purposes and regulatory reporting.
• Ensuring all Letters of Authority (LOAs), test reports, and certification documents are properly filed and maintained.

Regulatory Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of South African import regulations, SANS standards, NRCS VC 8055, and ICASA type approval requirements.
• Strong understanding of customs procedures and the regulatory interaction between NRCS and SARS in import control.

ISO and Legal requirements

• Comply to all quality, information security, legislative and company policy requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related qualification
• At least 5years in technical/regulatory compliance, telecoms/Electronics field

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must know and understand the product cycle at Mustek
• Must be familiar with Epicor
• Regulatory compliance, preferably in electrical or telecommunications sectors
• Strong knowledge of South African import regulations, SANS standards, NRCS VC 8055, and ICASA processes
• Technical skills
• Analytical and legal interpretation skills
• Managerial skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project management
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work under pressure