About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1892, it has grown into a “total beverage company” with a portfolio of more than 200 brands. In South Africa, the Coca-Cola system operates through two primary entities: Coca-Cola South Africa (Pty) Ltd, which manages brand marketing and concentrate production, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the primary bottling and distribution arm.

Key Purpose:

The Regulatory Specialist energises the business by ensuring products move confidently and compliantly from concept to market. This role drives proactive regulatory leadership—translating complex legislation into clear direction, empowering cross-functional teams, and safeguarding innovation with smart, timely approvals. By staying ahead of regulatory shifts, championing audit-readiness, and strengthening compliance across the value chain, the Regulatory Specialist becomes a catalyst for safe growth, operational excellence, and market-winning innovation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

• Monitor national and regional regulations impacting beverage production, packaging, and distribution.
• Provide timely regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure compliance in product development, operations, and marketing.
• Advise on compliance risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

Regulatory Submissions & Licensing

• Prepare and manage regulatory submissions, product registrations, and licensing applications.
• Track and ensure timely renewal of permits and licenses required for production and distribution.

Compliance Monitoring & Audits

• Implement and oversee internal compliance monitoring processes.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits by government agencies and certification bodies.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) arising from compliance audits.

Policy & Regulatory Analysis

• Analyze new and emerging legislation and standards, assessing their implications for the business.
• Summarize and report regulatory changes to the Country Lead and affected business units.

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain up-to-date records of all regulatory submissions, permits, licenses, and compliance reports.
• Ensure documentation meets internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Food Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Postgraduate certification or diploma in Regulatory Affairs or Compliance is an advantage.

Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in regulatory affairs or compliance roles, preferably in FMCG, beverage, food, or manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience managing regulatory submissions, compliance audits, and licensing processes.
• Familiarity with local and regional regulatory bodies governing food safety, environment, packaging, and trade.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, environmental regulations, labeling laws, and packaging standards.
• Proficient in regulatory databases, submission platforms, and compliance tracking tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting legislation and standards.
• Excellent written communication skills for preparing submissions, reports, and summaries.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and regulatory document management systems.