Product Manager - Tax And Payroll

Fnb Namibia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job description

Product Manager Tax And Payroll in Johannesburg

Showing 37 Product Manager Tax And Payroll jobs in Johannesburg

Product Manager

2196 Johannesburg, Gauteng Initiate International

Posted 350 days ago

Job Description

Permanent

Join our client, a global leader in virtual sports and gaming solutions, where innovation meets excitement! As pioneers in cutting-edge technology, they provide premium betting products to clients worldwide, offering a fast-paced, dynamic environment where creativity thrives. The Product Manager will play a key strategic role in driving the development and implementation of their online betting products, contributing directly to the company’s growth and market expansion.

Your key job responsibilities as the Product Manager in Johannesburg will include:

• Define the product vision and prioritize changes based on customer needs and market demands.
• Continuously research customer requirements and propose enhancements or new features.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process, ensuring quality and precision at every stage.
• Collaborate closely with development and testing teams for seamless product delivery.
• Work alongside Business Analysts to transform the product roadmap into actionable user stories and set clear acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure product changes are delivered successfully, while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Effectively communicate progress and updates to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring both technical and non-technical audiences are informed.
• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring the product continually evolves to meet client needs and delivers exceptional value.
• Maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external clients, working independently and as part of a wider organizational team.
• Communicate effectively across all management levels to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Proactively offer recommendations to enhance client service and ensure fair treatment within your scope of responsibility.
• Build and nurture collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Contribute positively to organizational change and innovation initiatives.
• Continuously develop professional skills and industry knowledge to stay up-to-date with trends and regulations.
• Take ownership of your own career development, seeking growth opportunities and feedback.

Requirements

Join our client, a global leader in virtual sports and gaming solutions, where innovation meets excitement! As pioneers in cutting-edge technology, they provide premium betting products to clients worldwide, offering a fast-paced, dynamic environment where creativity thrives. The Product Manager will play a key strategic role in driving the development and implementation of their online betting products, contributing directly to the company’s growth and market expansion.

Your key job responsibilities as the Product Manager in Johannesburg will include:

• Define the product vision and prioritize changes based on customer needs and market demands.
• Continuously research customer requirements and propose enhancements or new features.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process, ensuring quality and precision at every stage.
• Collaborate closely with development and testing teams for seamless product delivery.
• Work alongside Business Analysts to transform the product roadmap into actionable user stories and set clear acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure product changes are delivered successfully, while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Effectively communicate progress and updates to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring both technical and non-technical audiences are informed.
• Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring the product continually evolves to meet client needs and delivers exceptional value.
• Maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external clients, working independently and as part of a wider organizational team.
• Communicate effectively across all management levels to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Proactively offer recommendations to enhance client service and ensure fair treatment within your scope of responsibility.
• Build and nurture collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Contribute positively to organizational change and innovation initiatives.
• Continuously develop professional skills and industry knowledge to stay up-to-date with trends and regulations.
• Take ownership of your own career development, seeking growth opportunities and feedback.

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Junior Product Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng PRR Recruitment

Posted 14 days ago

Job Description

A dynamic opportunity awaits a Junior Product Manager ready to contribute across the full product lifecycle—from ideation and development to launch, support, and retirement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and is passionate about shaping the future of payment technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and evaluate new product ideas through research and stakeholder engagement
• Document business requirements and collaborate with development teams
• Support product development through data analysis and workflow documentation
• Coordinate pilot phases and commercial launches
• Maintain product roadmaps and optimize the product portfolio
• Manage testing and quality assurance processes
• Align internal teams through clear communication and stakeholder engagement
• Execute operational tasks that support strategic product goals

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Customer-focused mindset with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Organised, proactive, and adaptable
• Able to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Willingness to learn and grow in the product space

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric and a relevant bachelor’s degree (Business, Information Systems, Computer Science)
• 1–2 years in a junior product, product support, or business analyst role
• Experience in financial services, payments, or technology (preferred)
• Solid understanding of acquiring, Card Present and Card Not Present transactions (mandatory)
• Familiarity with agile or scrum methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tools like Jira, Confluence, or Trello

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Boksburg, Gauteng R90000 - R120000 Y RCL FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

SIQALO Foods
is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager
. The role will be based in
Boksburg
and will report into the
R&D Product & Process Manager
.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R500000 - R1200000 Y RCL FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

Closing Date 2025/11/03

Reference Number RCL

Company Siqalo Foods

Job Title Assistant Product Development Manager

Functions R and D

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Boksburg

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description
SIQALO Foods
is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager
. The role will be based in
Boksburg
and will report into the
R&D Product & Process Manager
.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• 3-7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge And Skills

• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy Into Action

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R250000 - R600000 Y RCL Foods

Posted today

Job Description

Job Description

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the R&D Product & Process Manager.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development.
• Product quality improvements.
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• 3-7 years' experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• R&D principles.
• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y SIQALO FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

SIQALO Foods
is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager
. The role will be based in
Boksburg
and will report into the
R&D Product & Process Manager
.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• 3-7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y SIQALO FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

Job Description

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the R&D Product & Process Manager.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development.
• Product quality improvements.
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• 3-7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• R&D principles.
• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y SIQALO FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

Job Description

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the R&D Product & Process Manager.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development.
• Product quality improvements.
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• 3-7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• R&D principles.
• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y SIQALO FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

Job Description

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the R&D Product & Process Manager.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development.
• Product quality improvements.
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• 3-7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• R&D principles.
• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

Is this job a match or a miss?

Boksburg, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y SIQALO FOODS

Posted today

Job Description

Job Description

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the R&D Product & Process Manager.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development.
• Product quality improvements.
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a project steward, driving accountability, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment throughout the development lifecycle.

Product Quality & Cost Optimization

• Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and unlocking cost efficiencies across materials, processes, and formulations.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for proposed improvements, leveraging data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration to validate impact and scalability.
• Systematically collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw materials, equipment capabilities, and process flows to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Team Coordination & Personal Leadership

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in all assigned tasks, consistently delivering with precision and purpose.
• Exhibit self-leadership through proactive goal setting, time management, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Technical Expertise & Strategic Insight

• Provide expert technical product input in project forums, offering solutions grounded in sound scientific principles and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, delivering actionable insights and recommendations through regular engagements and ad hoc consultations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and process advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive edge.

Operational Management & Recipe Optimization

• Ensure optimal utilization of raw materials within recipe formulations, balancing cost, quality, and functionality to meet product performance targets.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align formulation strategies with manufacturing capabilities and efficiency goals.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or BTech in Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline, is essential to ensure foundational expertise in food systems, formulation science, and regulatory frameworks.
• A National Diploma in Food Technology or an equivalent qualification will be considered, provided it is complemented by substantial industry experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• 3-7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in a R&D role.
• Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours.
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office.
• Participation in required taste sessions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• R&D principles.
• Food safety and quality management.
• Production and process management.
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements.
• Industry and associated local and international trends.

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Boksburg, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y SIQALO FOODS

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Job Description

Job Description

SIQALO Foods is seeking to employ an
Assistant Product Development Manager. The role will be based in Boksburg and will report into the R&D Product & Process Manager.

The Assistant Product Development Manager will be responsible for managing the research, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development.
• Product quality improvements.
• Cost saving initiatives.
• Product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy into Action:

• Proactively monitor and interpret emerging market dynamics, consumer behaviour shifts, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic direction and innovation pipelines.
• Cultivate deep operational and technical knowledge across product categories, with a focus on recipe architecture, formulation science, and process optimization.
• Lead consumer immersion initiatives, trade audits, and strategic supplier engagements to uncover latent needs, validate hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable innovation opportunities.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Spearhead the design and development of differentiated future-forward products.
• Translate strategic intent into robust project briefs, collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to ensure clarity of scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Drive end-to-end execution of product development initiatives, including prototype trials at pilot scale, product sensory evaluations, specification drafting, and analytical assessments.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating them into structured project charters aligned with business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project execution across innovation and renovation phases, ensuring disciplined gate reviews, milestone tracking, and delivery of outcomes that are on scope, on time, within budget, and aligned to safety and quality standards.
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