Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit) Hoedspruit

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Research and Product Development Specialist in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. The role focuses on driving the development of value-added fruit products and requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology along with 2–3 years of relevant experience in research and development. Candidates should have strong knowledge of food formulation and compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation.
• Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food formulation

Sensory evaluation

Processing technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology

Job description

Overview

SA - Limpopo, Hoedspruit Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit)

Hoedspruit

Market Related Salary

Responsibilities

• Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation
• Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement
• Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks)
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability
• Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies

Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga