Royal Canin
Regulatory Affairs Specialist - South Africa
Sudáfrica
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Regulatory Affairs Specialist - South Africa at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Johannesburg, South Africa
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Royal Canin, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing opportunities and minimizing risks by guiding business decisions through best-in-class regulatory compliance and innovation deployment. You will ensure market access continuity by advocating for science-based regulations and protecting the reputation of Royal Canin and its customers across Africa.
You will be accountable, alongside the Regulatory Affairs Team Lead, for regulatory support focused on license importation, re-exportation, and compliance. This role requires close collaboration with importers, trade associations, local authorities, and public bodies to ensure regulatory and trade compliance of ingredients, products, processes, and packaging.
What are we looking for?
A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or Veterinary Medicine is required, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, public policy, or trade association-related roles.
You’ll bring solid knowledge of the small animal health industry and a strong understanding of nutrition, pet food law, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.
You are a trusted partner who can influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Drive the regulatory strategy across Africa by ensuring product compliance and providing regulatory expertise for ingredients, labeling, packaging, and import permits.
Manage regulatory risks and opportunities by engaging with trade associations, local authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Support market registration, dossier preparation, and regulatory pre-assessments for new product launches and route openings.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Demand, and Value Chain Operations to unlock innovation and ensure compliant product deployment.
Maintain up-to-date licenses and permits, manage re-exportation processes, and monitor sanitary regulations to safeguard pet health and safety.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.