Product Compliance Lead

SUMMARY:
We're seeking a technically driven Product Compliance Specialist to ensure our labels and packaging products meet international compliance standards and regulatory requirements across global markets. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys interpreting technical legislation, managing product compliance data, and working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure products remain compliant, market-ready, and supported by robust technical documentation.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain technical product compliance data across multiple product lines Interpret international regulations and translate compliance requirements into practical business processes Ensure products meet global regulatory standards, including material composition, traceability, recycled content, and product stewardship requirements Prepare customer declarations, technical reports, and regulatory submissions for international markets Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, sustainability, and commercial teams to resolve compliance challenges Monitor changes to global legislation and assess their impact on products, materials, and manufacturing processes Drive improvements to compliance systems, reporting processes, and data quality Support technical product claims by ensuring appropriate testing, certification, and supporting evidence are in place Skills & Experience 3-5 years' experience in product compliance, engineering, quality, technical data management, or regulatory affairs within manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or a similar industry Strong understanding of international product compliance standards , regulatory frameworks, and technical documentation requirements Experience interpreting global legislation and applying compliance requirements within a manufacturing environment Experience working with technical databases, ERP systems, or digital compliance tools Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills Qualifications Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, Packaging, Environmental, or a related Engineering discipline Alternatively, a qualification in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Packaging Technology, Supply Chain, Data Science, or another relevant technical field Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong reporting and analytical capabilities Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.