Technical Application Specialist

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Application Specialist to provide technical expertise and application support in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or related fields, with a focus on project management and team training. This role is suitable for recent graduates. Interested applicants should email their CVs and supporting documents.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years’ experience, recent Graduates welcome.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Exposure to food product development, processing, or applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise and application support.
• Guide product development and manage projects.
• Train teams to drive innovation and strengthen sales impact.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Training teams

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Education

BSc / BTech in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a Technical Application Specialist to join their team, based in the Eastern Cape.

Successful candidate will deliver technical expertise and application support to Sales Area Managers and customers, guiding product development, managing projects, and training teams to drive innovation and strengthen sales impact.

Minimum Requirements : -

• BSc / BTech in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years’ experience (recent Graduates welcome)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Exposure to food product development, processing, or applications
• Proficiency in Afrikaans would be beneficial
• Knowledge of one or more of the following would be advantageous : -
• Co-Ex technology (casings and sausage processing)
• Food processing equipment (installation, validation, optimisation)
• Food ingredients (seasonings, marinades, functional ingredients)
• Understanding of food safety systems and regulatory standards (HACCP, ISO)

Email your CV + supporting documentation to [e-mail] . If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.