Food Product Development - Support Technologist

Reporting: Product Developer 

Location: Capricorn Business Park 

Key Functional Areas 

• Creation and/or updating and maintenance of raw material, packaging, in-process and finished product specifications for tea & spice products  

• Assist in conducting factory trials, travel tests and 1st productions on new lines 

• Liaise & review supplier’s technical documentation on new suppliers / raw materials required in new developments. Liaise with suppliers on Cape Herb & Spice requirements  

• Create, coordinate and maintain new sample requirements  

• Technical support to other departments: QA, Operations and Sales alike 

• Support in the meticulous execution of the Development Process by following procedures 

• Assist with supplier presentations and meeting minutes  

• Ensure product detail on internal system, in departments and on shared drive are all accurate and product is as per customer requirement  

• Support in the execution of shelf-life testing as set out in the shelf-life schedule 

• Execute technical projects  

• Executing the Supplier Quality Assurance process 

• In addition, if required temporary duties may be allocated, provided these are in keeping with his/her scope   

Required Prior Learning/Experience: 

• Advanced Diploma Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science or Professional Cookery as a minimum/bachelor's degree in a relative field 
  
  
• 1 - 2 years' experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry 

• Experience in Project Management 
  

• Valid driver's license

• Own vehicle 
  

Required Knowledge and Skills:  

• Proficient in MS Office 

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English 

• Strong administrative and analytical ability 

• Strong project management and coordination skills 

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

Personal Characteristics:  

• Excellent time management skills 

• Dynamic & quick thinking

• Presentable

• Solution-orientated 

• Great attention to detail 

• Ability to perform under pressure 

• Proactive, team orientated and enthusiastic

• Optimistic & positive outlook 

• Eager to learn and develop skills 

• Passionate foodie 

• Reliable, honest, and courteous 

• Hardworking  

If you have not received a response within two weeks of application submission, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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