Food Technologist

4 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pick 'n Pay Full time

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Job title: Food Technologist - Kenilworth
Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline: April 12, 2025

Minimum Requirements
  • Food Technologist diploma or post graduate degree, Food Science or equivalent degree with 5 years experience in the relevant food related field.
  • Production knowledge in High risk ready to eat foods and Bakery.
  • Must be familiar with the applicable regulations (DoH), (DAFF); Standards (SANS).
  • Must be computer literate (MS Office Programs).
  • Experience in auditing will be an added advantage.
  • Must be familiar with R146 Labelling act to be able to complete packaging briefs.
Competencies
  • Ability to constantly identify discrepancies, inconsistencies and mistakes.
  • Assertiveness.
  • Influencing.
  • Team Orientation.
  • Results Orientation/Drive.
  • Initiative.
  • Ability to gather reviews and interpret information to identify trends, draw conclusions and generate appropriate responses.
  • Ability to work systematically, thoroughly and independently.
  • Ability to work together in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
  • Able to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Always searching for improvement to achieve better results through new ideas, methods and approaches.
  • Positively influences the opinions, attitudes and behavior of others.
Key Responsibilities
  • Supplier management through supplier engagement, including supplier visits and technical supplier meetings.
  • Monitor product quality by conducting store visits and regular product evaluations.
  • Assist with new product developments through factory trials and product analysis (chemical, microbiological and physical analysis).
  • Build supplier relationships & verify suppliers' adherence to regulations, standards and PnP requirements.
  • Assist suppliers with technical advice and share technical innovation related to the category.
  • Ensure suppliers understand our PnP Sustainability targets and track supplier progress.
  • Manage product and packaging information in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability and adherence by suppliers to specifications, regulations and PnP standards.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained at all stages of the supply chain.
  • Responsible for Product Quality and Food Safety Management for respective suppliers.
  • Manage product specifications in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability and adherence by vendors.
  • Compile and maintain technical product catalogue.
  • Maintain packaging supplier and material database.
  • Maintain an organized category through effective time management and accurate administration.
  • Attend supplier meetings with buyers, providing supplier, product and facility information.
  • Attend category team meetings and provide technical feedback.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Internship

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Retail

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