Product Development Technologist - Food & Beverage

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Product Development Technologist for its Soweto, Gauteng base. The role focuses on developing and improving food and beverage products from concept to commercialization within a dynamic FMCG environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science, practical benchtop development skills, and familiarity with HACCP/FSSC 22000, working in a collaborative cross-functional team. A hybrid work setup is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in product development within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology and processing techniques.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research and development for new food and beverage products looking at consumer trends and market opportunities.
• Develop product formulations, run benchtop trials and scale-up processes.
• Plan sensory evaluations and consumer testing to guide development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, FSSC 22000) and quality standards.
• Collaborate with marketing, R&D, manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Document all research, development and testing activities meticulously.

Kenntnisse

Food formulation

R&D

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent FMCG company specializing in food and beverages, is looking for a creative and technically skilled Product Development Technologist to join their innovation team based in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is central to the development of new and improved food and beverage products, from concept ideation through to commercialization. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet consumer needs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to product innovation within the dynamic South African food industry, operating from Soweto with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development for new food and beverage products, focusing on consumer trends and market opportunities.
• Develop product formulations, conduct benchtop trials, and scale-up processes.
• Plan and execute product sensory evaluations and consumer testing.
• Ensure all product development activities comply with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, FSSC 22000) and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, manufacturing, and procurement.
• Document all research, development, and testing activities meticulously.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to product formulation and processing.
• Assist in the preparation of product specifications and label declarations.
• Stay informed about emerging ingredients, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing product lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in product development within the food and beverage FMCG sector.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Excellent laboratory skills and experience with product formulation and benchtop development.
• Proficiency in data analysis and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, requiring regular presence at the R&D facility in Soweto, Gauteng .
• Passion for food innovation and creating exciting new products.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• This role provides excellent opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience in product innovation.
• You will work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, contributing to the creation of new FMCG products from our Soweto base, with the advantage of a hybrid work arrangement.