Technical And Production Assistant

Talentsphere Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A skincare manufacturing company in Gauteng is looking for a candidate with a Diploma in Cosmetic Science to assist with formulation, production, and quality-related tasks. Responsibilities include supporting technical teams in operations and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate should have basic laboratory experience and an understanding of cosmetic product development. Salary is highly negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong basic understanding of cosmetic product development processes.
• Experience in New Product Development is a plus, but not essential.
• Regulatory Compliance training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with formulation, production, and quality-related tasks.
• Support technical and production teams in daily operations.
• Coordinate documentation and specifications across departments.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations and compliance documentation.

Skills

Basic laboratory or sample blending experience

Understanding of cosmetic product development

Familiarity with ISO & ISO Cosmetic GMP standards

Regulatory Compliance training

Education

Diploma or Degree in Cosmetic Science

Coschem certification

Job description

Reference : PS

CH-1An innovative skincare manufacturing company requires the above to assist with formulation, production, and quality-related tasks to ensure that all skincare products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

The role will involve supporting the technical and production teams in day-to-day operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum requirements for the role: A Diploma or Degree in Cosmetic Science or related qual or a Coschem certification is preferred for the role. The successful candidate should have a basic understanding of cosmetic product development processes (without a primary focus on formulation).

• Regulatory Compliance short course or training would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO & ISO Cosmetic GMP standards is preferred.
• Basic laboratory or sample blending experience (e.g., mixing or sample preparation) is essential for the role.
• Previous experience having worked in a New Product Development (NPD) role within the cosmetics, fragrance, or personal care or related industries is preferred but not essential as the company will consider a sciences graduate with no work experience for the role.
• Assisting with formulation, production, and quality-related tasks to ensure that all skincare and cosmetic products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
• The role will involve supporting the technical and production teams in day-to-day operations, documentation, testing, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and cosmetic regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating and managing documentation, specifications, and product data across suppliers and internal departments.
• Supporting product development through documentation control, sample tracking, and specification updates.
• Assisting in the preparation, mixing, and evaluation of products as required.
• Maintaining accurate records of formulations, regulatory information, certificates, and product compliance documentation.
• Liaising with suppliers for raw material and packaging information, samples, and quotations.
• Supporting audits and documentation requirements relating to ISO & ISO Cosmetic GMP.
• Performing general administrative tasks related to the Quality Management system, product development, technical documentation, and compliance.
• Assisting with sourcing and evaluating raw materials and packaging for new or improved formulations.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly