Product Applications Technologist - Cape Town

Recruiter:

SciStaff CC

Job Ref:

SCI000024/SCI

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Product Applications Technologist in Cape Town!

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose: Responsible for product development and applications for fresh and processes products in the meat, baking and vegan market for local and international applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Liaise with Sales Representatives and NPD regarding relevant requirement 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 any concerns to Product Applications Manager
Compile a detailed product report on the trials that was done.
Maintain database of project statuses and previous product mixes
Evaluate meat ingredients (i.e. particle size, binding, water, between meat particles etc.)

Key Requirements: Bachelors/ Master’s in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science. Must have a valid drivers license and own vehicle and willing to travel to customers in the Western Cape.

Key Competencies: Meat product development and application knowledge. Processing technology competency. Experience in the meat industry will be beneficial. Processing equipment knowledge. High sensitivity to sensory attributes. Project Management skills. Good communication and presentation skills.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please apply!

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