Beverage Innovation Lead: Formulation & Sustainability

Distell Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Bonuses & advancement

Employee share ownership

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Distell Group in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a Beverage Innovation Specialist to drive product development and sustainability initiatives. You will develop new beverage formulations and test them in state-of-the-art labs, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in beverage product development, a Bachelor’s degree in related field, and a passion for market-leading, sustainable beverages.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in beverage product development or food innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Beverage Technology preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new beverage formulations using advanced food science techniques.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source sustainable ingredients and packaging materials.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging beverage trends.
• Lead product lifecycle management from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Beverage formulation

Sensory evaluation

Food safety regulations

Sustainability practices

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Postgraduate Beverage Technology

Job description

Distell Group in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a Beverage Innovation Specialist to drive product development and sustainability initiatives. You will develop new beverage formulations and test them in state-of-the-art labs, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in beverage product development, a Bachelor’s degree in related field, and a passion for market-leading, sustainable beverages.