New Product Development Technologist

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Talent 101(Pty)Ltd Full time

An established food manufacturing company is seeking a passionate and innovative R&D Technologist to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, reformulating, and optimizing food products related to fats and oils within a fast-paced FMCG environment

Key Responsibilities


• Lead product innovation projects from concept to commercial launch.


• Reformulate existing products to improve quality, cost efficiency, or nutritional value.


• Conduct lab-scale and factory trials to validate formulations and processes.


• Collaborate with production, quality, marketing, and procurement teams to drive innovation and process optimization.


• Maintain technical documentation, specifications, and SOPs.


• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FSSC 22000, HACCP, Codex).


• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and technologies.


• Liaise with suppliers for raw material and packaging innovation.

Qualifications & Experience


• Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field.


• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in food manufacturing (FMCG preferred).


• Sound understanding of food safety standards, legislation, and market trends

Key Competencies


• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• Creative thinker with a practical, hands-on approach to innovation.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• High attention to detail with a commitment to product quality and safety.


• Ability to manage multiple development projects and meet strict deadlines.

Performance Indicators


• Successful delivery of new and reformulated products to market.


• Reduction in formulation costs and process non-conformances.


• Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.


• Completion of R&D trials and product validations within set timelines.

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