Regulatory Affairs Specialist

SUMMARY:
Join a leading, values-driven medical device company in Stellenbosch and play a key role in ensuring compliance across the full product lifecycle. This position offers the opportunity to lead regulatory submission preparations, contribute to audits, and provide strategic input from development through to post-market surveillance. Ideal for candidates with a scientific or engineering background and solid experience in medical device regulatory frameworks.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Drive interdepartmental preparation for regulatory submissions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Provide regulatory input for product development and the full product lifecycle.
• Maintain regulatory files and documentation.
• Support post-market surveillance and vigilance reporting.

• A tertiary qualification in a science, engineering or biological field is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the medical device industry.
• Proven experience with any of the following will be advantageous:
• ISO 13485 Quality Management System
• EU MDR 2017/745 Technical Documentation and conformity assessment
• FDA 510(k) submissions and US FDA requirements

• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Task driven
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams