Process & NPD Technologist

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Process & NPD Technologist

Atlantis Western Cape Full-Time Permanent Competitive Salary Immediate Start Preferred

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic processing company located in Atlantis Industrial Western Cape. With a global reach they import and export frozen foods to and from various countries delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and innovation. The company values integrity problem-solving and continuous improvement offering a fast-paced and rewarding environment for growth.

The Role: Process & NPD Technologist

This position is pivotal in bridging the gap between product development and manufacturing. The successful candidate will ensure efficient processes high standards of food safety and quality and the technical execution of new product ideas from kitchen trials to commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with kitchen and factory trials for New Product Development (NPD)
Provide technical input during development and scale-up phases
Verify raw material compliance and sustainability
Conduct nutritional analysis shelf-life and transport tests
Recommend packaging solutions aligned with product needs
Prepare detailed reports and documentation for product activities
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct sensory testing and interpret client feedback
Support specification development and packaging checks

About You

3 - 5 years of NPD experience in the food industry or a production environment
Tertiary qualification in Food Science Technology Microbiology or Consumer Science
Strong knowledge of food safety practices and packaging applications
Proficient in MS Office 365 (Outlook Teams Excel Word)
Excellent communication time management and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changes quickly
Own reliable transport and flexibility for varied work hours

Process & NPD Technologist Atlantis Western Cape Full-Time Permanent Competitive Salary Immediate Start Preferred About Our Client Our client is a dynamic processing company located in Atlantis Industrial Western Cape. With a global reach they import and export frozen foods to and from various cou...