Technical and Compliance Officer in Midrand at Dis-Chem
Dis-Chem · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Dis-Chem is looking for a Technical and Compliance Officer to join their Midrand team. You will play a key role in ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality across all products and suppliers. If you have a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field and 2 to 5 years of experience in compliance or quality assurance, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a leading pharmaceutical retail group.
About the role
As a Technical and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for executing compliance checks, audits, and assessments to ensure that all products and suppliers meet regulatory and safety standards. You will work closely with suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to resolve compliance issues and support new product development.
Key duties include:
- Conducting compliance checks on product labelling, formulation, and registrations
- Performing supplier site visits and audits
- Investigating product complaints and quality concerns
- Maintaining compliance records and trackers
- Supporting recall and risk management processes
This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of product safety and quality standards. You will also need to engage with stakeholders effectively and support the Technical Compliance Manager in various audits and reporting tasks.
Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dietetics, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Consumer Science, or a related field
- 2 to 5 years of experience in technical, compliance, quality assurance, regulatory, or related retail, manufacturing, or pharmacy roles
- Food safety or quality system auditing experience is an advantage
- Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Attention to detail and analytical capability
- Understanding of product safety and quality standards
- Stakeholder engagement capability
Responsibilities
- Ensure product compliance through checks on labelling, formulation, registrations, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct vendor compliance through site visits, audits, assessments, and reporting
- Ensure product marketing material and in-store collateral compliance
- Support NPD processes by ensuring compliance and safety standards are met
- Investigate product issues, complaints, and quality concerns
- Work with suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues
- Support the Technical Compliance Manager in audits, testing, and reporting
- Collaborate with NPD, Category, and marketing teams on product approvals
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Accurately inform internal stakeholders of any new regulations
- Assist with product analysis programs, safety and quality assurance standards and procedures
- Maintain compliance records, trackers, documentation, and reporting
- Identify and escalate product safety and regulatory risks
- Support recall and risk management processes
- Handle complaints and queries related to scientific, QA, technical, and regulatory matters
- Support and input to sustainability projects
Job details
- Organisation
- Dis-Chem
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Retail & Wholesale
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity to join Dis-Chem, a leading retail pharmacy group in South Africa. As a Technical and Compliance Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. To stand out, tailor your CV to highlight your experience in audits, compliance checks, and any food safety or quality assurance roles. Emphasise your degree and relevant coursework. In the interview, be ready to discuss how you have handled compliance issues and worked with stakeholders. Show your attention to detail and passion for quality. Good luck!
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