TMO 19614 - R&D Technologist – Food Manufacturing

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Job Ref:

TMO 19614 - R&D Tech..

Date posted:

Friday, October 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R450k – R550 p/a (CTC)

SUMMARY:
R&D Technologist – Food Manufacturing

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a Food Manufacturing company based in Cape Town

Job Description

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced individual to join their team in the capacity of the R&D Technologist. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Develop and produce laboratory and kitchen samples for new product development
Ensure adherence to product safety requirements, customer guidelines and applicable compliance regulations
Lead and contribute to continuous product improvement initiatives
Plan and coordinate product trials efficiently
Maintain and update NPD documentation to support accuracy and compliance
Gather and analyse quality information to refine formulations and manufacturing processes
Develop, update and communicate customer specifications to relevant departments.
Any other related duties

Qualifications

Matriculation
Degree/Diploma in Food Science or Consumer Science is preferred.

Skills

3-5 years product development experience in the Food Industry
Comfortable handling and consuming meat products due to manufacturing requirements.
No allergies to wheat or gluten due to the manufacturing environment
A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Should be a good team player
Strong time-management skills and the ability to plan daily tasks efficiently

Benefits

Provident Fund

TMO 19614 - R&D Technologist – Food Manufacturing

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