Food Technologist / Food Scientist – Technical and New Product Department Assistant ̵[...]

Armstrong Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector seeks a dynamic Food Technologist / Food Scientist to enhance their New Product Department. The role focuses on ensuring brand integrity through quality control, technical support for product launches, and adherence to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess at least a diploma in Food Technology and substantial industry experience, thriving in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of technical processes and principles.
• Experience with South African labelling legislation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for new product launches.
• Assist with quality control and artwork approval.
• Manage several projects simultaneously.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Food Technology / Food Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Main job function
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic Food Technologist / Food Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate should be a team player who will thrive in our exciting and fast paced environment. They will provide technical support to our New Product Department team where they will assist with new product launches and range management through quality control, artwork approval and all other technical competencies that are required to ensure brand integrity and food safety. They will also work closely with our international and local supply base and customers.

Technical Competencies:
• Minimum requirement- diploma in Food Technology / Food Science
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Relevant retail industry understanding
• Computer literate MS Office
• Good understanding of technical processes and principles
• Experience with South African labelling legislation and artwork sign off will be advantageous
• Quality / High standard mind set
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organizational skills and strong ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Office based position

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.