Food Technologist jobs in South Africa

Our client operating in the FMCG industry is seeking to employ an experienced Food Technologist to join their team based in Greenbushes, Port Elizabeth.

Candidates applying must have own transport.

Working Hours: 7AM - 4PM.

An awesome opportunity awaits you!

• Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or relevant experience with reputable entities demonstrating these skills.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a food production or R and D environment (ideally value-added or prepared foods).
• Proven track record of reducing Cost of Sales through recipe reformulation and process optimization.
• Knowledge in, valueengineering, recipe optimisation, product development and quality assurance.

• Recipe Value Engineering: Analyse current product formulations to identify high-cost ingredients and recommend functional, cost-effective alternatives that maintain or enhance quality.
• Ingredient Sourcing and Substitution: Research and test alternative ingredients to reduce costs, improve shelf-life, or enhance product performance.
• New Product Development (NPD): Lead the development and testing of new product lines designed for high margin, scalability, and market appeal.
• Yield and Flow Optimization: Monitor production shrinkage and wastage, analyse kitchen and production flows, and implement changes to improve efficiency and output volume.
• Shelf-Life Extension: Apply technical knowledge to naturally extend product shelf-life, reducing returns and wastage.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure all products and reformulations meet relevant food safety, health and safety, and labelling standards, providing technical assurance to customers.
• Industry Expertise: Act as a senior technical resource, bringing industry experience and credibility to internal teams and customer relationships.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within two (2) weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.