Food Product Specialist

4 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NOMU Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a skilled Product Developer to join our team at NOMU City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

This is a 3-month contract opportunity to assist with the final development and launch of a new range.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting kitchen trials and recording results accurately, ensuring development follows internal processes and respective CPAs, managing the critical path to launch, and coordinating departments to meet due dates and targets for product launches.

The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Food Technology or BSc Food Science, at least 3 years' experience in New Product Development in a food manufacturing environment, a Food Safety Internal Auditing Certificate, proficiency in MS Office, and a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, a passion for all things food, and the ability to multitask.

The successful candidate will also possess creativity, good time management, and a sense of urgency to complete tasks and projects.

We value individuals who are creative, enthusiastic, and energetic, friendly, warm, and respectful, honest, reliable, and punctual, accountable, self-motivated, neat and organized, and willing to learn.



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