Regulatory Specialist

• A market leader in agrochemical products is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to be responsible for ensuring that fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and agricultural remedies are fully compliant with South African regulatory requirements. This enables legal market access, continuity of supply, and sustainable portfolio growth. The role serves as the regulatory interface with authorities, industry bodies, and international product owners, supporting product registrations, import permits, and alignment between local and global stakeholders.

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a B. Tech., B. Sc., or M. Sc. in Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field
• Minimum 3–7 years' experience in regulatory affairs within the fertilizers, bio-stimulants, or agricultural remedies sectors
• Proven experience working with international companies on product registrations and market access
• Practical experience with South African product registrations and import permits
• Strong knowledge of South African agricultural legislation and the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements accurately

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Ensuring full regulatory compliance of fertilizers Groups 1 and 2, bio-stimulants Group 3, and agricultural remedies Group L in South Africa.
• Preparing, compiling, submitting, and maintaining product registration dossiers in accordance with South African agricultural legislation.
• Managing new product registrations, renewals, amendments, label extensions, and all post-registration change.
• Engaging with local and international companies and suppliers to clearly communicate South African regulatory requirements and facilitate product registrations for the local market.
• Acting as the primary regulatory contact point between external suppliers and internal teams, including R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Facilitating and coordinating import permits and regulatory clearances, working closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and external agents to ensure smooth importation.
• Representing the organisation at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development DALRRD and industry bodies such as FERTASA, SABO, and other relevant forums.
• Reviewing and approving product labels, technical data sheets, safety data sheets SDS, and marketing materials to ensure all claims comply with approved registrations.
• Monitoring changes in South African regulatory requirements, assessing portfolio impact, and proactively communicating updates, risks, and timelines to management and international partners.
• Maintaining accurate regulatory records, registrations, permits, and compliance trackers while providing regulatory support to product stewardship activities across the product lifecycle.