Regulatory Manager (Food) at Marvel Placement Consultant

Regulatory Manager (Food) 

• An established leader in the pet food industry is seeking a Regulatory Manager (Food) to join the Corporate Governance & Technical division. This role acts as the custodian of regulatory compliance, ensuring that all food products, packaging, and marketing materials meet South African and international standards.
• The successful candidate will manage product registrations, oversee regulatory submissions, guide cross-functional teams, and safeguard the business against compliance risks—ensuring that all offerings are safe, compliant, and market-ready.

Minimum Requirements 

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. 
• Experience: At least 5 years’ proven regulatory affairs experience within the food industry. 
• Strong knowledge of Act 36, food safety regulations, labelling standards of South Africa, and advertising codes. 
• Previous track record engaging with regulatory and industry bodies. 
• Hands-on experience with product registrations, renewals, dossier upgrades, and technical amendments. 
• Solid understanding of exports and international compliance requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

Regulatory Compliance 

• Ensure full compliance of food products, packaging, and marketing material with SA regulatory and advertising standards. 
• Provide regulatory guidance to marketing, NPD, and cross-functional teams. 
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and participate in key industry-led forums to remain aligned with legislation. 
• Draft, review, and contribute to policies and SOPs that strengthen governance. 
• Approve all product artwork, packaging, and labelling changes. 
• Conduct internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments. 
• Prepare and submit regulatory applications, reports, and documentation to relevant authorities. 

Registrations & Renewals 

• Manage product registrations, renewals, and technical amendments under Act 36. 
• Oversee dossier upgrades for new product development (including G & V registrations). 
• Build submission plans, set timelines, and ensure all registrations are completed accurately and on time. 
• Maintain an updated database and archive of legal documents and regulatory records. 

Exports & International Compliance 

• Manage submissions and compliance requirements for SADC and other international markets. 
• Engage with external regulatory bodies and authorities in foreign jurisdictions. 

Risk Management 

• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks across product development and production processes. 
• Monitor operations, SOPs, and quality processes to ensure strict adherence to regulations. 
• Maintain clear audit trails and documentation for all regulatory activities. 
• Support and manage regulatory inspections and external audits. 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong knowledge of local and international food regulations. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with regulatory bodies and stakeholders. 
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving capability and a detail-oriented mindset. 
• Project management expertise, able to manage multiple submissions and deadlines. 
• Ethical integrity with a commitment to compliance and governance. 
• Leadership skills to foster a strong culture of compliance across the organisation. 
• Adaptability and continuous learning to keep pace with evolving regulatory landscapes. 

Closing Date:

• 2025-10-02