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  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network Finance. Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    Reference: NFP013981-SHb-1We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Research and Development Actuary. In this role, you will lead our Research and Development (R&D) team, driving innovation and excellence in actuarial methodologies and practices.Duties & ResponsibilitiesIf you are a dynamic leader with a...


  • Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Finance. Full-time R 2 Contract

    Head of Research and Development ActuaryReference: NFP013983-SHb-1We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Research and Development Actuary. In this role, you will lead our Research and Development (R&D) team, driving innovation and excellence in actuarial methodologies and practices.Duties &...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is seeking a highly innovative and skilled Research and Development Chemist to join their cutting-edge laboratory in Pretoria. This role is ideal for a scientist passionate about discovering and developing new chemical compounds and processes that will drive future product innovation. You will work in a state-of-the-art facility,...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Esteem Recruitment Full-time

    Role OverviewA leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced R&D Technologist to drive product development and innovation within the fats and oils category. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new products, improving existing formulations, and supporting production processes while ensuring compliance with food safety...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dynexity Pty Ltd Full-time

    Research and Development EngineerCalling on all Research and Development Engineers for a Multinational Manufacturing Company in the East of Johannesburg. The desirable candidate should have an Advanced Diploma/BTech/BEng Tech or an equivalent level 7 degree in Mechanical Engineering, and at least 3 years’ experience in research, design, and development of...


  • gauteng, South Africa Mayfly Agri Full-time R 2 Contract

    Minimum requirements for the role: Must have an M. Sc. or PhD in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Crop Science or a related agricultural/scientific discipline, with a PhD being advantageous Minimum 8–10 years' relevant experience in agricultural research, applied science or research programme management ...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Flink Recruit Pretoria Full-time R 167,000 - R 223,000 Contract

    Job Reference: PTA000145-CDW-1Our Client is looking for a Sales Researcher/Business Development Researcher, located in Pretoria.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSalary: R 15 000 to R 20 000 with incentives based on KPIs reached (salary is negotiable).Experience required: 3 years of sales experience, specifically in lead generation/sales of Technology/Software as a...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Flink Recruit Pretoria Full-time R 167,000 - R 223,000 Contract

    Sales Researcher/Business Development ResearcherReference: PTA000146-CDW-1Our Client is looking for a Sales Researcher/Business Development Researcher, located in Cape Town.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSalary: R 15 000 to R 20 000 with incentive based on KPI’s reached (salary is negotiable).Experience required: 3 years sales experience, with experience in lead...


  • South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full-time

    Join a forward-thinking engineering team driving innovation in factory automation and production technology. This role is ideal for a hands-on R&D Project Engineer passionate about robotics, smart manufacturing, and optimizing automated production systems.Job DescriptionDesign and develop automated production systems and workflows for improved efficiency and...

  • Mechanical engineer

    9 hours ago


    soweto, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 720,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Mechanical Engineer to join their Research and Development team in Soweto. This role is focused on exploring new technologies, developing innovative concepts, and designing prototypes for next-generation products. You will work in a dynamic environment, tackling challenging technical problems and...


  • Wes-Kaap, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full-time R 300,000 - R 450,000 Contract

    Join a forward-thinking engineering team driving innovation in factory automation and production technology. This role is ideal for a hands-on R&D Project Engineer passionate about robotics, smart manufacturing, and optimizing automated production systems.Job DescriptionDesign and develop automated production systems and workflows for improved efficiency and...


  • South Africa Sharon AI, Inc Full-time

    Sharon AI is an Australian neocloud, delivering trusted AI infrastructure organisations need to build, train and run AI at scale. We support customers across the full AI lifecycle, from training through to inference and agentic AI, drawing on a strong ecosystem of technology and co-location partners to deliver capability where it's needed. As the first...


  • Wellington, South Africa The I & O Psychology Hub Full-time

    IntroductionOur client in the Agricultural Industry in Springs, has an opportunity for a Research and Development Manager to join their team.  The successful candidate will lead and oversee the development of innovative plant nutrition products that meet market needs. This role drives scientific discovery, product improvement and process optimization by...


  • Sandton, GP, South Africa AV Group Full-time

    Software Cyber Security Researcher And Developer  If software security is your game and protecting organizations from potential cyber threats is your aim, then we are looking for you to join our team. As a Cyber Security systems research and development specialist, you will have the opportunity to perform analysis and reverse engineering of suspect...

  • Chemical Engineer

    1 day ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is actively seeking a highly innovative Chemical Engineer to join their Research and Development department in Durban . This role is dedicated to exploring and developing novel chemical products and processes that will define the future of the industry. You will be at the forefront of scientific discovery, working in a well-equipped...


  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Stonebridge HR Solutions Full-time R 360,000 - R 540,000 Contract

    R&D TechnologistReference: Pta000041-VLR-1We are looking for a R&D Technologist for a company within the FMCG industry that is based in Centurion.Duties & ResponsibilitiesRequirements:Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Processing / Manufacturing or related field.Minimum 3 years’ work experience in food development, food processes, food...


  • Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is seeking an innovative Research and Development Chemical Engineer to join their cutting-edge R&D department in Bloemfontein . This role focuses on exploring new chemical processes, developing novel materials, and scaling up laboratory discoveries to pilot and commercial production. You will work on challenging and exciting...


  • Remote, South Africa Sharon AI, Inc Full-time R 2 Contract

    Sharon AI is an Australian neocloud, delivering trusted AI infrastructure organisations need to build, train and run AI at scale. We support customers across the full AI lifecycle, from training through to inference and agentic AI, drawing on a strong ecosystem of technology and co-location partners to deliver capability where it's needed. As the first...


  • eastern cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client is seeking an innovative and driven Research and Development Chemical Engineer to join their forward-thinking team in Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on conceptualizing, developing, and testing novel chemical processes and products that will shape the future of the industry. You will conduct cutting-edge research, analyze...


  • gauteng, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full-time

    Join a forward-thinking engineering team driving innovation in factory automation and production technology. This role is ideal for a hands-on R&D Project Engineer passionate about robotics, smart manufacturing, and optimizing automated production systems. Job Description Design and develop automated production systems and workflows for improved efficiency...