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Product Development Technologist
Job summary
An innovative flavour consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking a Product Development Technologist. In this role, you will develop and enhance food flavourings and seasonings, ensuring precision and creativity to meet customer briefs. Ideal candidates have a Diploma or Degree in Food Technology with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience. Strong sensory skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this hands-on position.
Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of product development experience in flavours and seasonings.
- Knowledge of flavour development processes and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Formulate new flavours aligned with customer requirements and market trends.
- Modify and enhance existing flavour formulations for improved performance.
- Conduct sensory panels to evaluate flavour performance and quality.
Skills
Education
Shape the flavours of tomorrow with an innovative flavour house.
Product Development Technologist
Midrand | Market-related package | 8am to5pm
The company partners with clients across the food industry to design flavour solutions that respond to evolving consumer preferences and market trends. With technical expertise, a creative approach, and a commitment to customer service, it transforms innovative ideas into successful, scalable products.
As a Product Development Technologist, you will play a key role in the creation, modification, and application of food flavourings and seasonings. Working closely with the technical team, you''ll develop new concepts, enhance existing formulations, and ensure customer briefs are met with precision and creativity. This is a hands‑on development role where sensory skills and technical accuracy are equally important.
- 2 to5 years of product development experience in flavours and seasonings
- Formulate new flavours aligned with customer requirements and market trends
- Modify and enhance existing flavour formulations for improved performance
- Develop application recipes tailored to client products
- Compound and prepare flavour samples for testing and client presentations
- Conduct sensory panels to evaluate flavour performance and quality
- Source and assess new raw materials and ingredients
- Compile product specifications, technical documentation, and process methods
- Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science
- 2 to5 years of experience in product development within flavours / seasonings
- Strong sensory and olfactory abilities with attention to detail
- Knowledge of flavour development processes and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to deliver on customer briefs with accuracy and creativity
- Deadline-driven, proactive, and highly organised
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.