Food Technologist

Pronel Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a passionate Food Technologist to enhance their product development and quality assurance efforts. This role requires a qualified professional experienced in food safety standards and regulations, responsible for managing R&D trials and training team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role within the food industry.
• Knowledge of R&D and food labeling regulations is essential.
• Willingness to work overtime and relocate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and provide translation support where required.
• Drive New Product Development (NPD) and manage R&D trials.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Communication in isiZulu

Communication in isiXhosa

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Food Technologist

Our client based on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a motivated and detail-driven Food Technologist. The ideal candidate will be experienced in product development, quality assurance, and food safety within the food manufacturing industry.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role within the food industry

• Knowledge of R&D and food labelling regulations is essential

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

• Ability to communicate in isiZulu and/or isiXhosa

• Willingness to work overtime and relocate if needed

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training and provide translation support where required

• Drive New Product Development (NPD) and manage R&D trials

• Perform nutritional/shelf-life sampling and costings (BOMs)

• Conduct hygiene inspections and ensure regulatory compliance

• Collect samples, perform swabbing, and analyse data

• Investigate wastage and assist with NCR tracking

• Ensure recipe adherence, packaging compliance, and traceability

• Support quality teams and oversee hygiene practices

• Monitor staff timekeeping and assist with performance management

Please note due to high volume responses, only candidates that meet the advertised criteria will be contacted.