Technical Head SEA Taste & Wellbeing

Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking a Technical Manager in Johannesburg to enhance the effectiveness of the technical teams within the food science sector. You will lead the execution of technical strategies, manage team performance, and serve as a key account contact, leveraging your significant experience in food applications while contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Opportunities for Professional Development

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a food applications lab required for Bachelor's holders.
• 7+ years for M.S. and 4+ years for Ph.D. holders in similar contexts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical strategy implementation for the Segment Group and Creation Group.
• Manage a team of 4-6 members to fulfill technical objectives.
• Develop customer relationships as the main technical contact.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science

Job description

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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

About the role: Contribute to formulation and implementation of C&A technical strategy and animate knowledge sharing among all departments to lead organisation's effectiveness, according to our goals and within budget.

You will report to the Commercial Director SEA and be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Budget and Strategy

Provide direction from the local applications and creation standpoint to develop S+T strategies.

Manage the lab/pilot plant equipment needs within the capital budget to improve the technical projects within the Segment Group, Creation Group, and Country Technical team.

Coordinate with all departments the needs of the department and manage the approach and tools needed to improve the technical execution of the Segment Group, Creation Group, and Country Technical team.

Technical Expertise

You will be the main technical contact at selected key accounts to develop relationships at the customer to better complete all levels of project requirements and lead customer visits and product presentations.

Be a technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales, flavour creation, application, sensory, and customers for multiple applications and creations.

Participate as a local champion for new Technologies.

People Management

Manage the performance of a team of more than 4-6 members within the Segment Group, Creation Group, and Country Technical team to accomplish technical objectives and meet or exceed goals.

Take responsibility to build a diverse and inclusive environment and leverage differences in styles, thinking, and approaches.

Your Education

Polytechnic or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related area, or M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, or related area.

Polytechnic or Bachelor's Degree: minimum 10+ years of experience in a food applications lab, flavorist lab, production, or related area.

M.S.: minimum 7+ years of experience in a food applications lab, flavorist lab, production, or related area.

Ph.D.: minimum 4+ years of experience in a food applications lab, flavorist lab, production, or related area.

Your Professional Experience

Project management skills with an excellent record of developing relationships across functional areas inside Givaudan and with key accounts.

Ability to work effectively with customers and provide technical solutions, engaging the relevant technical team at Givaudan.

Supervise and manage all levels of the technical team, providing guidance for their knowledge and skill development.

Prepare and deliver innovative technical presentations within Givaudan and to customers.

Communicate effectively with all functional groups to align resources and execute technical objectives.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to support the company's employment equity goals.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture — where you can thrive, collaborate, and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions, and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers, and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.