Food Technologist Cape Town and Gauteng

Freddy Hirsch Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddy Hirsch Group (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng invites recent graduates in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science to join our team. You will conduct product application trials, assist in development, and provide training to customers as needed.

You will work with senior technologists, contribute to quality control initiatives, and explore new markets. A Bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required; 0–2 years’ experience is welcome as you kick-start your career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science – Graduates, no experience needed.
• 0-2 years’ experience
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct product application trials on new products.
• Assist in the development of products and exploration of new markets.
• Provide customer training as needed.
• Perform on-site testing and evaluation of products as required by clients.
• Contribute to new product development for butchers and large factories to expand market opportunities.
• Collaborate with Senior Food Technologists in liaising with customers.
• Offer technical advisory services to butchers, including consultations on product quality, production capacities, and efficiencies.
• Assist in the implementation of quality control/assurance systems to enhance production output and product shelf life.
• Research potential new markets for business growth.
• Analyze and report on sales leads related to clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Recent Graduates in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct product application trials on new products
• Assist in the development of products and exploration of new markets
• Provide customer training as needed
• Perform on-site testing and evaluation of products as required by clients
• Contribute to new product development for butchers and large factories to expand market opportunities
• Collaborate with Senior Food Technologists in liaising with customers
• Offer technical advisory services to butchers, including consultations on product quality, production capacities, and efficiencies
• Assist in the implementation of quality control/assurance systems to enhance production output and product shelf life
• Research potential new markets for business growth
• Analyze and report on sales leads related to clients

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science – Graduates, no experience needed

Knowledge and Experience:

0-2 years’ experience
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Interested?

Freddy Hirsch adheres to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and preference will be given to candidates aligned with the business' EE targets and goals.

Join us in shaping the future of food innovation and market expansion! Apply now to kick-start your career in the dynamic field of food technology.