Regulatory Assistant (Petfood) - 6 month Contract

SUMMARY:

A well-established Industry Association (Animal Feed) is seeking the above to be based at the registrar and assist in product registrations and feedback for the industry.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B.Sc. in Animal Science or relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to understand and navigate regulatory processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident and able to communicate effectively to ensure progress and clarity
• Professional, diplomatic, and able to maintain composure in a government/official environment
• Able to work independently while fitting into an existing office culture
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture

• Preparing registration applications for assessment and finalization in terms of the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) and standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring that the quality of finalized registration documents meet acceptable standards in line with standard operating procedures.
• Responding to routine requests and enquiries from internal and external clients regarding day-to-day operations.
• Maintaining and using the information database, including performing data entry and data retrieval.
• Monitoring and reporting on statistical information related to registration.
• Ensuring proper records and information management is being adhered to at all times.
• Recording registration fees paid by applicants/clients accurately and appropriately.