LH 15591 - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST

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Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

LH 15591 - NEW PRODU..

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R550 000

SUMMARY:
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A confectionery & snack manufacturer which does a lot of contract manufacturing

Job Description

My client is looking for an NPD Technologist with at least 6 years experience in Research & Development to run projects completely from brief stage to launch. This will include development, organoleptic evaluation, approval, shelf-life, spec sheets and nutritional analysis. Followed by factory trials and production handover – the full 360° cycle. Full record-keeping of all development and mods. In addition to NPD, you will be doing product maintenance – cost/ process improvements/ existing product improvements and raw material optimisation development. Knowledge of FSSC 22 000.

Qualifications

Must have a Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science.

Skills

Project Management experience. Great admin skills.

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