Regulatory Compliance Officer at CLS Human Capital Specialists

Job Purpose :

• The successful candidate will assist with regulatory monitoring, documentation, and coordination to ensure compliance requirements are met while minimising regulatory risk and supporting market access.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) with Mathematics and Science
• Qualification / degree in Compliance, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within a manufacturing or high-tech environment

Required nature of experience:

• Exposure to manufacturing, electronics, or technical environment is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with environmental product compliance (RoHS, REACH, WEE, etc.)
• Experience working with suppliers and technical documentation
• Practical experience with export control / arms control compliance

Computer Literacy (Essential):

• Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel

Computer Literacy (Advantageous):

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Altium
• Silicone Expert
• Experience working with compliance databases, ERP systems, or material compliance tools

Other:

• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to products and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of RF, electronics, or electromechanical products (advantage).
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reliable and eager to learn.
• Methodical, structured, and deadline driven.
• Able to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable asking questions and escalating issues when unsure

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

Environmental & Product Compliance Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support for environmental compliance requirements, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, ELV, PFAS, WEEE, Conflict Minerals and others as needed
• Collect and maintain supplier declarations, material disclosures, and certificates of compliance.
• Capture and update compliance data in internal systems or compliance tools.
• Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions (e.g. SCIP)
• Support compliance checks for new products and engineering changes.
• Track regulatory requirements and flag upcoming deadlines or changes.
• Liaise with procurement to request and follow up on supplier compliance information.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams with basic compliance queries.
• Track outstanding supplier documentation and escalate delays when required.
• Help communicate compliance requirements in a clear and practical way.

Monitoring, Records & Audits

• Maintain organised and up-to-date compliance files and registers.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and evidence.
• Track corrective actions and follow up on completion.
• Support risk registers and compliance trackers.

Training & Awareness

• Assist with coordination of compliance training and awareness sessions.

Other Compliance Issues

• Other compliance issues can be added to this role as needed and agreed.

Closing Date: 2026-04-23