Senior Product Development Manager

Syndicate Personnel Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for R&D Scientists & Product Developers in Johannesburg. This full-time role involves developing innovative food products, collaborating with teams, and translating scientific insights into practical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science or a related field, possesses strong analytical skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Benefits include career development and a competitive package, providing an exciting opportunity to shape the future of food in South Africa.

Benefits

Career development within a multinational organization

Competitive package

Opportunity to develop exciting new products

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative global environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for new food products.
• Translate scientific insights into commercially viable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, sensory, and regulatory.
• Lead trials, testing, and scale-up from lab to launch.

Skills

Analytical skills

Innovation

Education

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are looking for R&D Scientists & Product Developers with Food Industry experience.

On behalf of our multinational client, a leader in food innovation, Syndicate is seeking science-driven professionals in Research & Development and New Product Development to help shape the future of food.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations for new food products
• Translate scientific insights into commercially viable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, sensory, and regulatory
• Lead trials, testing, and scale-up from lab to launch

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Sciences or related discipline
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative global environments

Benefits

• Career development within a multinational organization
• Competitive package
• Opportunity to play a vital role in developing exciting new products within SA

If you're ready to take your expertise to the next level and work on products that make a difference, we'd love to connect.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing