Senior Food Technologist – Process Development & NPD Trials

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced professional to lead and support new product development, trials, specs management, and food safety compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will drive product innovation from concept to launch, ensure regulatory adherence, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality, market-ready products.

Responsibilities include documentation, audits, and continuous improvement of safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology or Food Science and 5–6 years in food processing.
• Experience with product development, specifications, and food safety systems.
• Experience with product trials and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage product trials, including planning, scheduling, execution, and communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the NPD team throughout the development process.
• Develop, review, and maintain recipes, job cards, specifications, assembly sheets, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all trial outcomes, validation requirements, yields, nutritional data, shelf-life testing, and process improvements are documented and incorporated into product development processes.
• Manage product specifications, artwork reviews, ingredient declarations, allergen identification, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee travel tests, raw material and packaging trials, yield audits, and process audits.
• Support successful product launches through accurate documentation, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in line with ISO 22000, FSSC requirements, and company standards.
• Participate in internal audits, food safety initiatives, VACCP activities, deep-clean verification programs, and factory support activities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology / Food Science

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

MS Office

Trial management systems

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced professional to lead and support new product development, trials, specs management, and food safety compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will drive product innovation from concept to launch, ensure regulatory adherence, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality, market-ready products.

Responsibilities include documentation, audits, and continuous improvement of safety, quality, and