Technical and Development Manager - Skincare & Colour cosmetics

SDK Agencies; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 613,800; Full time

Job summary

A personal care company is seeking a Technical and Development Manager to lead R&D for skincare and color cosmetics. This role involves overseeing innovation, formulation, compliance, and quality systems for cosmetic products. The ideal candidate will have expertise in skincare formulation, leadership abilities, and strong project management skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science is required, with prior experience in the industry being essential. Join us to help create innovative products that meet market standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in research, testing, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Understanding of market trends and consumer preferences.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the skincare or cosmetics industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage product documentation and conduct technical feasibility research.
• Select raw materials and manage all required product testing.
• Ensure final products meet regulatory standards and quality specifications.

Skills

Skincare formulation and color cosmetic development expertise

Leadership and team management abilities

Project management and organizational skills

Problem-solving skills and commitment to innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Technical and Development Manager - Skincare & Colour cosmetics

A Technical & Development manager in a personal care company leads and directs R&D, innovation, and product launches. They oversee formulation, stability, regulatory compliance (CTFA, EU/UK), manufacturing support, and quality systems (GMP) for new and existing cosmetic products, requiring strong leadership, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills to bridge marketing needs with technical feasibility and market regulations. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and market‑competitive products, maintain timelines, and deliver high‑quality results.

Key responsibilities include managing product documentation, conducting technical feasibility research, selecting raw materials, managing all required product testing, and ensuring final products meet regulatory standards and quality specifications. The role also involves technical leadership, which includes managing a team, liaising with suppliers and manufacturers, and troubleshooting formulation challenges, whilst being a key liaison between development, production, quality assurance, and raw material suppliers.

A detailed job description will be sent to qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Skincare formulation and color cosmetic development expertise
• Experience in research, testing, and compliance with industry regulations
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Problem‑solving skills and commitment to innovation
• Understanding of market trends and consumer preferences
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is an advantage
• Previous experience in a similar role within the skincare or cosmetics industry is essential