Fragrance Development Technologist

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance house in Johannesburg seeks a Fragrance Development Technologist to support R&D and fragrance development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include characterising fragrances, managing quality control, and participating in evaluations. This role offers a pathway to becoming a head perfumer, blending technical precision with creativity, making it perfect for those passionate about scent innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fragrance development or R&D support.
• Strong project management and organizational skills crucial.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and match fragrances across different applications.
• Prepare and interpret GC-MS reports for fragrance profiling.
• Manage raw material quality and participate in olfactory evaluations.

Skills

Fragrance development

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Fragrance Development Technologist
Be part of an innovative fragrance house shaping unique scent solutions.
Northriding, Randburg | Market‑related salary | 8am to 5pm

About Our Client
Our client is a specialist fragrance house dedicated to creating, developing, and supplying fragrances that inspire and delight. They partner with leading brands across fine fragrance, personal care, homeMaterials and fabric care industries, combining artistry and technical expertise to deliver impactful scent solutions tailored to memorable olfactory experiences.

The Role: Fragrance Development Technologist
This role supports the research and development team in designing and applying fragrances that meet diverse client requirements. It offers a defined career path, with the opportunity to grow into a head perfumer role within two years. Ideal for someone with both scientific knowledge and a passion for scent creation, the role bridges technical precision with creative expression.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fragrance development, evaluation, or applications support
• Characterise and match fragrances across oils, fine fragrance, personal care, home and fabric care
• Prepare, analyse and interpret GC‑MS reports for fragrance quantification and profiling
• Manage raw material quality, substitutions and formulation adjustments
• Participate in olfactory evaluations and accurately interpret findings
• Maintain and update the internal fragrance library and technical records
• Keep abreast of new ingredients, technologies and global fragrance trends
• Troubleshoot customer concerns through application testing and desktop research

About You

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
• Proven experience in fragrance development, applications or R&D support
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Computer literacy with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams and with clients
• Proactive, self‑driven and eager to grow into a perfumer role
• Passionate about fragrances, with curiosity and creativity to push boundaries