Product Development Administrator

Recruiter:

iStaff Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000808/LP

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Location:

Tulbagh, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

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:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

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