Technical and Compliance Lead at Dis-Chem Midrand
Dis-Chem · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a Technical and Compliance Lead to join their team in Midrand. You will lead product compliance, safety, and quality oversight across all categories. This role is perfect for someone with a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field and 3 to 5 years of experience in technical compliance within the Pharmacy, Health, or Retail FMCG sectors. Join South Africa's fastest growing pharmaceutical retail group.
About the role
As the Technical and Compliance Lead at Dis-Chem, you will be responsible for leading product compliance, safety, and quality oversight across all categories. You will ensure regulatory adherence, vendor compliance, and product integrity throughout the product lifecycle for national and private label or exclusive brands.
Key duties include:
- Overseeing the evaluation and approval of new vendors by assessing risk profiles and regulatory compliance.
- Driving vendor compliance including audits, approvals, and risk assessments.
- Ensuring all product formulations, labelling, and claims meet regulatory, quality, and technical requirements.
- Providing expert guidance to New Product Development (NPD) teams on compliance, technical, and quality matters.
- Leading testing programmes and quality assurance initiatives including budget control.
- Driving compliance of advertising, labelling, and product claims to regulations across all marketing channels.
- Leading and developing Technical Compliance Officers to ensure consistent execution.
- Collaborating with Category, Buying, NPD, Customer service, Private label, and Marketing teams to ensure compliance alignment.
- Engaging with regulatory bodies, authorities, and industry organisations.
- Managing day-to-day team workflows and delegating responsibilities.
- Monitoring regulatory risks, compliance gaps, and product safety issues.
- Leading product recalls, investigations, withdrawals, and incident management.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks across all channels (in-store, digital, marketing, packaging).
- Leading and executing internal and external audits and maintaining audit readiness.
- Providing internal reporting as mandated and supporting formal enterprise risk reporting.
About Dis-Chem: The Dis-Chem Group is South Africa's fastest growing pharmaceutical retail group with operations in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. With over 200 stores and more than 18 500 employees, Dis-Chem is committed to training and developing its people. The company follows an Everyday Low Price strategy and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Application Notes: To apply, please use the online application portal. Ensure your CV is up to date and clearly highlights your relevant experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dietetics, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Consumer Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification or relevant certifications advantageous.
- 3 to 5 years experience in technical compliance, product safety, regulatory, or quality assurance in Pharmacy, Health and Medical, or Retail FMCG sectors.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the evaluation and approval of new vendors by assessing risk profiles and regulatory compliance.
- Drive vendor compliance including audits, approvals, and risk assessments.
- Ensure all product formulations, labelling, and claims meet regulatory, quality, and technical requirements.
- Provide expert guidance to New Product Development (NPD) teams on compliance, technical, and quality matters throughout the development cycle.
- Lead testing programmes and quality assurance initiatives including budget control.
- Drive compliance of advertising, labelling, and product claims to regulations across all marketing channels.
- Lead and develop Technical Compliance Officers to ensure consistent execution.
- Collaborate with Category, Buying, NPD, Customer service, Private label, and Marketing teams to ensure compliance alignment.
- Engage with regulatory bodies, authorities, and industry organisations.
- Manage day-to-day team workflows and delegate responsibilities for efficient execution of compliance duties.
- Monitor regulatory risks, compliance gaps, and product safety issues.
- Lead product recalls, investigations, withdrawals, and incident management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks across all channels (in-store, digital, marketing, packaging).
- Lead and execute internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.
- Provide internal reporting as mandated and support formal enterprise risk reporting.
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Lead (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Your application for this Technical and Compliance Lead role at Dis-Chem should clearly show how your experience matches the key requirements. Make sure your CV highlights your degree and any postgraduate qualifications, and spells out your 3 to 5 years of experience in technical compliance, product safety, or quality assurance within the pharmacy, health, or FMCG sectors. In your cover letter, focus on your ability to lead a team, manage audits, and ensure regulatory compliance across product development and marketing. Given the senior nature of this role, be ready to discuss specific examples of how you've handled compliance issues, led recalls or investigations, or worked with regulatory bodies. Highlight your leadership skills and your ability to influence stakeholders across different departments. Good luck!
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