Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialist at Nestle

Position Summary

Nestlé is so much more than the world’s #1 food and beverage company.  We are committed to helping our communities to live healthier and happier lives, and as such we are looking for a RSA Specialist to join our team in Bryanston, Johannesburg. As a RSA Specialist at Nestlé, you’re responsibility is to contribute to compliant labelling and product related communications, give input to business & technical in local I&R projects and to build relations with authorities and associations.

A day in the life of...

• Keep abreast of local and international regulatory knowledge and share regulatory knowledge with RSA staff and various functions.    

• Propose & Implement validated action plans in response to regulatory changes in the market.                                             

• Contribute as key member to local I&R projects. Be assigned as regulatory collaborator and/or leader in I2L.                                                       

• Ensure regulatory compliance of recipes, raw materials and products, labelling and any kind of product communication by working in close collaboration with marketing, nutritionists, quality department and application groups for product compliance and contribution to relevant networks.                                                     

What will make you successful

• 3 to 5 years experience in a regulatory environment
• A BSc degree in Food Sciences, Nutrition or Dietetics
• Knowledge of Food Safety Initiative (FSI)
• Have high attention to detail