Research and Regulatory Manager - Agrochemical at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals requires the above to be responsible for managing a team to achieve agrochemical product registrations, compile regulatory documentation, ensure compliance with local and international requirements, and provide support to management and industry bodies.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture
• Must have BASOS and CropLife accreditation
• Minimum 5 years’ regulatory experience with agricultural chemicals (Remedies and Fertilisers)
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulatory legislation regarding chemicals management, with specific reference to Act 36/1947
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of GHS
• Ability to conduct GHS classification and associated documents
• Must have a good understanding of biological research

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting management in executing agrochemical product registration and associated regulatory tasks.
• Acquiring all relevant documentation to execute agrochemical product registrations.
• Keeping abreast of international agrochemical regulatory developments.
• Compiling and assessing all agrochemical regulatory dossiers.
• Compiling and assessing all regulatory documents.
• Assisting with export registration dossiers.
• Compiling other regulatory documentation as required.
• Liaising with regulatory departments and industry bodies (RSA and abroad) and attending relevant meetings.
• Filing departmental documentation.
• Supervising and training regulatory support staff and providing advisory functions.
• Providing professional support to industry as required.