Global Product Development Technologist (Food & Spice)

Cape Herb; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Herb & Spice in Cape Town seeks a dynamic Technical Development Technologist to drive new product development from concept to launch, with a focus on technical development, regulatory compliance, and international market readiness. You will own projects, develop formulations, ensure labelling compliance, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating trials, product validations, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in product development and regulatory compliance within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept to launch and ensure market fit.
• Develop formulations, costings, and technical documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, labelling accuracy and packaging specs.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams across markets.
• Plan factory trials, tastings and product validations.
• Maintain BOMs, specifications and artwork review support.

Skills

Product Development

Food Manufacturing

Food Safety & HACCP

Regulatory Compliance

English communication

Education

BSc Food Science

Food Technology

Consumer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (Intermediate)

Job description

Cape Herb & Spice in Cape Town seeks a dynamic Technical Development Technologist to drive new product development from concept to launch, with a focus on technical development, regulatory compliance, and international market readiness. You will own projects, develop formulations, ensure labelling compliance, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating trials, product validations, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with