Product Development Administrator

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Tulbagh area is seeking a Product Development Administrator to provide administrative and technical support to the Product Development team in driving the creation and successful implementation of innovative, fruit-based products within the R&D department.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric (essential)
2. Relevant administrative or food science-related qualification advantageous
3. Minimum 2 years' experience in an administrative role
4. Experience supporting R&D, product development, or technical projects advantageous
5. Knowledge of GMP/QMS and change control processes beneficial
6. Proficient in MS Office
7. Strong data capturing, reporting, and document control skills

• Maintain and control documentation for all NPD processes (concept to launch)
• Record and track new ingredients, packaging, and process documentation
• Manage PD running cards, finished product specifications, e-specs, and factory trial reports
• Prepare and dispatch product samples
• Assist during kitchen/factory trials, tasting sessions, and analytical testing (pH, TA, Brix, moisture, Aw)
• Maintain development materials stock control and sample tracking systems
• Source supplier quotes, raise purchase orders, track ETA's, and manage sample submissions
• Support certification applications and packaging logo approvals
• Assist with nutritional claim verification, food labeling compliance, and packaging checks
• Support quality systems, audits, and deviation resolution processes