Product Development Technologist

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

63W468VR

Date posted:

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Shape the flavours of tomorrow with an innovative flavour house.

POSITION INFO:

- Product Development Technologist
  
  Shape the flavours of tomorrow with an innovative flavour house.
  Midrand | Market-related package | 8am to 5pm
  
  About Our Client
  The company partners with clients across the food industry to design flavour solutions that respond to evolving consumer preferences and market trends. With technical expertise, a creative approach, and a commitment to customer service, it transforms innovative ideas into successful, scalable products.
  
  The Role: Product Development Technologist
  As a Product Development Technologist, you will play a key role in the creation, modification, and application of food flavourings and seasonings. Working closely with the technical team, you''ll develop new concepts, enhance existing formulations, and ensure customer briefs are met with precision and creativity. This is a hands-on development role where sensory skills and technical accuracy are equally important.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  2 to 5 years of product development experience in flavours and seasonings
  
  Formulate new flavours aligned with customer requirements and market trends
  
  Modify and enhance existing flavour formulations for improved performance
  
  Develop application recipes tailored to client products
  
  Compound and prepare flavour samples for testing and client presentations
  
  Conduct sensory panels to evaluate flavour performance and quality
  
  Source and assess new raw materials and ingredients
  
  Compile product specifications, technical documentation, and process methods
  
  About You
  
  Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science
  
  2 to 5 years of experience in product development within flavours/seasonings
  
  Strong sensory and olfactory abilities with attention to detail
  
  Knowledge of flavour development processes and regulatory requirements
  
  Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  Proven ability to deliver on customer briefs with accuracy and creativity
  
  Deadline-driven, proactive, and highly organised

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