Product Developer

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Herb & Spice Full time

Product Developer – Cape Herb & Spice Join to apply for the Product Developer role at Cape Herb & Spice Reporting: NPD ManagerLocation: Westlake Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people across 5 sites in Cape Town. With a diverse range of products across multiple categories, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality and bold flavour. This role offers the opportunity to work with world‑class brands, gain international exposure, and build an exciting career at the intersection of science, creativity and food. Purpose The Spice Division is seeking a technically strong yet foodie‑inspired Product Developer – someone who can balance scientific precision with a genuine love of cooking. You’ll lead NPD projects for key global customers, driving innovation and ensuring commercial and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Research and stay ahead of global culinary trends, ingredients, and technologies Develop technically sound, flavour‑forward, and commercially viable products Project manage all stages of development to ensure on‑time, compliant launches Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, Sales and customers Ensure all products meet country‑specific regulations and certifications Source and evaluate sustainable raw materials Work with suppliers to develop packaging solutions Provide technical problem‑solving and product support to internal teams Drive packaging & innovation development and supplier trials, ensuring quality and cost efficiency Education & Experience Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Consumer Science, or equivalent technical qualification 2–4 years’ experience in product development or technical roles in food manufacturing (5–10 years without degree) Strong project management and commercialisation experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel – intermediate level) Personal Characteristics Technically meticulous, creatively curious, and passionate about flavour A true foodie who draws inspiration from global cuisines Deadline‑driven, proactive, and adaptable Strong communicator and collaborator Commercially minded with attention to both detail and the bigger picture Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment A curious mind and a true love for food and flavour If you’re passionate about turning flavour ideas into world‑class products and want to help shape the next chapter of spice innovation, join our team at Cape Herb & Spice. If you have not received a response within two weeks of application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at . Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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