Are you tired of being stuck in a job that doesn’t allow you to develop in your career and to grow as a person? Stop thinking about it and start following your heart.
Is this you?
You are a self-motivated person with a dedicated drive towards efficiency. You have a meticulous approach with a focus on attention to detail. You’re a team-player with an outgoing and enthusiastic personality. You are approachable and empathetic with strong communication skills. You are someone who is task-orientated and has a drive towards collaboration.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
In this position you will find yourself in a seat at the leadership table, representing the Research and Development team in all aspects, including project management and overseeing a team of Research and Development Technologists.
You will be responsible for trend-scouting and market research, developing products according to your client’s specifications and requirements. You will be designing production processes for new product lines, working closely with the Marketing Department and Project Management team in respect of concepts, packaging and the process of new product development
Where you’ll be doing it
You will be based in an office situation in an established area of Johannesburg
You will be sitting with a large group of employees who have a lot of respect for one another and work well together.
You will be joining an well-established international market leader in food and beverage production, working in a dynamic and high-performance environment. Their efforts are guided by the needs of their people and their families as well as their customers. You will become a part of a team who strives to grow and ignite change.
What you’ll need
Your Masters in Food Technology or Nutritional Science, your minimum of 8 years in product research and development in food manufacturing combined with your project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Your knowledge of SA food labelling legislations and competency in nutritional profiling and calculations and strong mathematical skills will see you qualify for this position.
You are in good health and have no dietary restrictions as you will be tasting all types of foods daily.
What’s in it for you
You will receive an attractive basic salary combined with a generous annual performance based bonus structure. You will receive benefits such as pension fund and funeral cover.
You will be joining a family owned company that has been operating for over 100 years, a company that values their people and continuously promotes not only career growth but personal development too.
What next
For a confidential discussion please contact Roxanne Du Randt on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
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Desired Skills:
- Research And Development
- food science
- Quality Assurance
- food and beverage
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Masters