I'm looking for remote opportunities in Regulatory Affairs within agrochemical sector. Open to roles in project coordination, regulatory consulting—especially product registrations and compliance across international markets. In addition, with my TEFL certification, I'm exploring roles in online English teaching.
Bongiwe Mbatha
@bongiwembatha
Regulatory Specialist with agrochemical expertise and certified online English teacher.
What I'm looking for
I'm an experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist with a passion for compliance, clear communication, and navigating the complexities of the agrochemical industry. Over the years, I’ve developed a strong foundation in GHS compliance, regulatory defense, and managing product registrations and renewals across several SADC countries. I enjoy the challenge of compiling accurate, GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheets and labels, and take pride in ensuring everything aligns with both regional and global regulations.
As an active member of CropLife, I stay connected with industry developments and best practices. I'm also skilled in project management, cross-functional teamwork, and keeping documentation organized and audit-ready.
Most recently, I completed a TEFL certification, opening up exciting new opportunities to share knowledge and teach English as a foreign language—something I’m looking forward to exploring alongside my regulatory work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online English Teacher
The Faculty
May 2025 - Present (1 month)
Online English Teacher
Registrations Specialist
UPL South Africa
Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Compiled GHS Safety Data Sheets and labels, ensuring compliance with regulations. Managed product applications and renewals for RSA and export countries, including label artwork review and approvals. Handled requests for product registration through liaison with Project Leads and ensured correct supplier/sources were registered.
Senior Regulatory Specialist
Wefco Marketing
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022 (2 months)
Coordinated pre-registration and post-registration dossier submission activities, demonstrating experience with regulatory ministries like APVMA and Act 36 of 1947. Ensured product renewals with various Ministries of Agriculture and updated in-house market research on proposed products. Coordinated and administered the new product development process.
Registrations Specialist
Arysta Lifesciences South Africa
May 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Ensured all sources declared on registered products were compliant and handled regulatory inquiries from authorities in various African countries. Generated Safety Data Sheets and labels aligned with GHS and country-specific regulations. Reviewed 5-batch analyses, trial, and residue data, compiling dossiers for submission in South Africa.
Registration Officer
Arysta Lifescience
Aug 2014 - May 2019 (4 years 9 months)
Compiled registration dossiers for product registration in South Africa and supported registration in other surrounding African countries. Managed and coordinated the label process, ensuring compliance and timely execution. Handled regulatory inquiries and liaised with agents to facilitate product approvals.
Junior Project Manager
Jive Media Africa
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Drew up project budgets, funding proposals, and project management schedules. Wrote and uploaded content onto Joomla and Wordpress websites, and managed the distribution of E-newsletters. Assisted in the creative conceptualization of design and layout for project resources.
Education
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University of KwaZulu Natal
Bachelor of Science Honours, Plant Pathology
2011 - 2012
Graduated with Honors majoring in Mycology. Research project was on the control of Powdery Mildew on wheat using varying levels of potassium silicate.
University of KwaZulu Natal
Bachelor of Science, Plant Pathology/ Microbiology
2007 - 2011
Graduated with two majors. My major was Plant Pathology and my minor was Microbiology.
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