New Product Developer

Recruiter:

Express Employment Professionals Midrand

Job Ref:

MR000240/GP

Date posted:

Monday, June 30, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Title: New Product Developer
Location: Centurion
Remuneration: Based on Experience & Qualification

Our client, in the Food & Beverage Industry, is looking to employ a New Product Developer to join their team in Centurion. This person will play a key role in maintaining product quality, enabling diversification, and driving commercial growth through innovation. The ideal candidate is knowledge driven, fast-thinker, detail orientated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Required qualification and working knowledge:

Diploma/ Degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Consumer Science, or Similar.
2+ years’ experience in food innovation or product development.
Experience within the FMCG/ QSR industry.
High proficiency in MS Office and digital management platforms.
Knowledge of nutrition, food safety, costing and quality standards.
Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute to innovation and concept development.
Test new ingredients or processes to reduce cost, improve quality, and reduce waste.
Collaborate with various departments and teams.
Use focus groups and the Innovation Station to gather consumer feedback.
Facilitate iterative improvement cycles using AI, QR surveys, and store-level input.
Ensure proper documentation of nutritional analysis, training materials, and rollout readiness.
Implement the formal NDP process.
Maintain up-to-date product databases and development logs.
Provide ongoing feedback on product related issues.
Prepare launch materials.

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