Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit) Hoedspruit

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

MP008328/AE

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Hoedspruit, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit)
Hoedspruit
Market Related Salary

Our client in the Fruit sector is looking for a Research and Product Development Specialist to join their team in Hoedspruit Limpopo.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector
Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies
Experience with the following:
- Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation
- Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement
- Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks)
- Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability
- Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines

Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
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