Senior Product Developer

AECI Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage sector seeks an experienced product developer to lead innovation in beverage offerings. This role involves managing the development process, conducting market research, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Food Science or Food Technology and have a robust background in product development within the beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development within the beverage industry.
• Good knowledge of regulatory compliance regarding food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Conduct market research to inform product development strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, and marketing.

Skills

Knowledge of chemical food ingredients

Microbiology

Product Testing

Market Research

Education

BSc Food Science

BSc Food Technology

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : July 08, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

• Research & development of beverage innovation offerings for commercial promotion based on global beverage trends, applicable to South African and Africa beverage markets
• Actively research and introduce new cost-saving raw materials in recipe formulations and / or introduce recipe cost-saving strategies and optimization within fruit juice legislation parameters, with on-going focus on sustainability goals
• Manage annual SAT's cost GL account for Laboratory Maintenance and consumables within budget
• Product development of beverage products and ranges according to customer briefs
• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, and marketing.
• Conduct market research to inform product development strategies.
• Manage product testing and iteration processes to ensure quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for product specifications and requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc Food Science / Food Technology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development within beverage industry
• Good knowledge of chemical food ingredients and how they work and function in protein systems, laboratory practices, micro-organisms, microbiological tests & results as well as chemical analysis such as Brix, pH, acidity & viscosity