Food Technologist

A company in the Food Industry is looking for an experienced and skilled individual to fill the role of a Food Technologist. The successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements and perform the following duties:
Minimum Requirements:
? Matric
? Relevant qualification (B.Tech or National Diploma in Food Technology / BSc Food Science Degree)
? Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industry performing duties similar
? Knowledge of proven technical experience in FMCG, food industries.
? Knowledge of technical processes, principles and legislation is essential
? Strong analytical and problem solving ability
? Great people management skills that ensures continuous high performance delivery, growth and development
Skills:
? Must be familiar with the applicable regulations (DoH); Standards (SANS) and industry related guidelines (CFA)
? Must be computer literate (MS Office Programmes).
? Experience in auditing will be an added advantage.
Duties:
? Modifying existing products and processes and developing new ones;
? Checking and improving safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the
finished product;
? Keep abreast of and research new concepts, trends, market activity and innovation within the herb & spice and tea categories.
? Develop successful, commercially viable products that are sustainable and have been tried and tested.

? Project manage and execute the product development process within given deadlines ensuring that the product conforms to the country
specific regulations on product and packaging.
? Researching current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts;
? Selecting raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers;
? Preparing product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products;

? Auditing suppliers or managing internal audits;
? Coordinating launches of new products or running trials alongside/together with product development;
? Dealing with any customer complaint investigations or product issues;
? Compiling/checking/approving product specifications and labelling;
? Undertaking long-term projects with other departments, e.g. Reducing waste by improving efficiency;

? Working on packaging innovation and technology.
? Conduct tests, experiments to produce sample products
? Conduct analysis and compile product specifications including technical data, sensory evaluation, ingredient declarations and allergen
assessment.
? Manage evaluation with taste panels.
? Conduct shelf life testing and analysis as well as reporting of results