Product Application Technologist

Recruiter:

MH Solutions

Job Ref:

CT001945/KD

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGIST - FMCG - CAPE TOWN

POSITION INFO:
Main Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for product development and applications for fresh and processed products in the meat, baking and vegan market for local and international applications.

Responsibilities:
TIC Product Development Projects:

Develop a plan of action based on request form received from NPD
Liaise with Sales Representatives and NPD regarding relevant requirements potentially omitted by clients
Create rough outline of recipe
Check all required parts and ingredients necessary are in stock
Liaise with Product Applications Manager for ingredient orders
Assemble machine(s) to be used in testing
Physically make product mix
Run product mix on relevant machine(s)
Communicate outcome of trial to NPD/ Product Applications Manager etc.
Report on any concerns to Product Applications Manager
Compile a detailed product report on the trials that were done.
Maintain database of project statuses and previous product mixes
Evaluate meat ingredients (i.e. particle size, binding, water, between meat particles etc.)

Customer Support and Machine Installations (Alginate):

Perform TIC equipment installations
Perform product trials with customers
Evaluate factory set-up and make recommendations in terms of (inefficiencies?)
Assist with scaling of process and products to equipment onsite
Manage process related queries

Requirements:

Bachelors/ master’s in food technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science.
Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and willing to travel to customers in the Western Cape.

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