Product Research and Regulatory Manager

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors.

Rolfes Agri is part of Solevo Group.

We are seeking an experienced candidate that can manage the team and processes that ensure new and existing products comply with internal and external regulations and standards. Analyzes regulatory requirements and audits project designs, plans, and processes to monitor compliance with current or upcoming regulations.

Candidates should be able to be a team player, have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), exercise a high degree of self-discipline, confidentiality and demonstrative initiative.

• Assist management to execute agrichemical product registration and associated regulatory tasks.
• Acquire all relevant documentation to execute agrichemical product registrations.
• Keep abreast of international agrichemical regulatory developments.
• Compile and assess all agrichemical regulatory dossiers.
• Compile and assess all regulatory documents.
• Assist with export registration dossiers.
• Compile other regulatory documentation as required.
• Liaise with regulatory departments and industry bodies (RSA and abroad) and attend relevant meetings.
• Filing of departmental documentation.
• Supervision and training of regulatory support staff and advisory function.
• Professional support to industry as required.

• Grade 12.
• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture.
• At least 5 years regulatory experience with agricultural chemicals (remedies and fertilisers).
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulatory legislation regarding chemicals management, with specific reference to Act 36/1947.

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

If you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.

If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact.

Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa’s life sciences and industrial sectors.