Technical Assistant (MSc / BSc / Quality / Food Technology)

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW006006/JM

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
My client, a well established fruit exporter based in Paarl is seeking to employ a Technical Assistant to join their Quality team. The successful candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification (MSc) or similar in Food Technology.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Pre-season Planning:

Obtain customer specifications.
Implementation and communication of product specifications to producers.
Advise on technical aspects to farming units.
Updating chemical list from various countries and customers.
Advise on chemical sprays.
Management and building of customer and producer relationships.
Update variety information of producers
Obtain information of new varieties and advise producers accordingly

In-Season Responsibilities:

Pack house visits to ensure post-harvest quality.
Updating Commercial Manager on fruit quality on farms.
Email technical reports to customers.
Monitoring quality reports from customers.
Taking of chemical samples and monitoring results.
HACCP team member with the responsibility for food safety as required by the company IFS system
Monitor new variety trial blocks and advise producers where necessary

Post-Season:

Research and transfer of new technology to producers and customers.
Feedback to producers on quality.
Assist Citrus business unit with quality control
Attend technical seminars

Requirements:

MSc in Food Technology or similar
Must be fully bilingual

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