Technical & Compliance Officer

About this role

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is looking for a Technical & Compliance Officer based in Midrand, Gauteng. The role protects customers by making sure products, suppliers and in-store materials meet safety and regulatory standards.

What you’ll do

• Check products for labelling, formulation, registration and regulatory compliance.
• Visit and assess suppliers, then report on what you find.
• Review product marketing material and in-store collateral for compliance.
• Support new product development by making sure safety and compliance standards are met.
• Investigate product complaints, quality concerns and safety issues, and escalate risks where needed.
• Work with suppliers, regulators and internal teams to resolve compliance problems, and help the Technical Compliance Manager with audits, testing and reports.
• Keep compliance records, trackers and documentation accurate, and help with recall and risk management.

What you need

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Dietetics, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Consumer Science or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in technical, compliance, quality assurance or regulatory work, in retail, manufacturing or pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills.
• An understanding of product safety and quality standards.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advantageous: Experience in food safety or quality system auditing.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone with a science-based degree and some work behind them in quality, compliance or regulatory roles. You should enjoy checking details, writing clear reports and working with suppliers and different teams.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate and a detailed record of your work history ready, including employer names and dates.
• Show your compliance, audit or quality work with examples, such as the types of products or suppliers you checked.
• If you have audit experience, list the standards or systems you worked with and the kinds of findings you reported.