SUMMARY:
Our client, based in Centurion, operates within the RF and microwave technology sector, supporting global defence and communication systems. They are seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Officer.
Job Purpose :
The successful candidate will assist with regulatory monitoring, documentation, and coordination to ensure compliance requirements are met while minimising regulatory risk and supporting market access.
POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
- National Senior Certificate (Matric) with Mathematics and Science
- Qualification / degree in Compliance, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Minimum applicable experience (years):- Minimum 3 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within a manufacturing or high-tech environment
Required nature of experience:- Exposure to manufacturing, electronics, or technical environment is an advantage
- Hands-on experience with environmental product compliance (RoHS, REACH, WEE, etc.)
- Experience working with suppliers and technical documentation
- Practical experience with export control / arms control compliance
Computer Literacy (Essential):
- Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Excel
Computer Literacy (Advantageous):
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Altium
- Silicone Expert
- Experience working with compliance databases, ERP systems, or material compliance tools
Other:- Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to products and processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Understanding of RF, electronics, or electromechanical products (advantage).
- Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Reliable and eager to learn.
- Methodical, structured, and deadline driven.
- Able to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable asking questions and escalating issues when unsure
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVESEnvironmental & Product Compliance Support- Provide administrative and coordination support for environmental compliance requirements, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, ELV, PFAS, WEEE, Conflict Minerals and others as needed
- Collect and maintain supplier declarations, material disclosures, and certificates of compliance.
- Capture and update compliance data in internal systems or compliance tools.
- Assist with preparation of regulatory submissions (e.g. SCIP)
- Support compliance checks for new products and engineering changes.
- Track regulatory requirements and flag upcoming deadlines or changes.
- Liaise with procurement to request and follow up on supplier compliance information.
- Support engineering and manufacturing teams with basic compliance queries.
- Track outstanding supplier documentation and escalate delays when required.
- Help communicate compliance requirements in a clear and practical way.
Monitoring, Records & Audits- Maintain organised and up-to-date compliance files and registers.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and evidence.
- Track corrective actions and follow up on completion.
- Support risk registers and compliance trackers.
Training & Awareness- Assist with coordination of compliance training and awareness sessions.
Other Compliance Issues- Other compliance issues can be added to this role as needed and agreed.
