Our client, a large global FMCG Food Manufacturer based in the East Rand, is looking to employ a Senior Food Technologist specialising in R&D Beverages, to be responsible for providing technical support to customers or through project briefs, including the recommendation of flavours and technical information on application issues.

Projects: You will prepare, organize and execute state-of-the-art flavoured food products for customer presentations. You will recommend optimal flavours for customer projects according to all relevant requirements and maintain the flavour collection. You will develop new application recipes as well as new concepts for customers, based on new developments in the market, trends and new raw materials. You will act as independent project leader for all allocated projects. You will arrange and conduct tasting sessions, process and interpret the results to customers and internally. You will leverage on new technologies for submission to customers and also identify new opportunities. You will maintain the product portfolio and support the local librarian sensory evaluations. You will ensure projects are carried out in accordance with customer requirements in terms of deadlines and product specifications.

Health and Safety: You will work strictly according to the company requirements for optimal safety, hygiene and protection of the environment.

Reporting: You will report results in a concise way in support of sales.

Communication: You will take responsibility for technical customer communication to achieve a positive outcome of projects. You will provide support and exchange information on flavour performance, food recipes with other company sites.

Travel: You will be expected to travel in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Minimum Requirements:
Diploma/Degree in Food Science/Technology
3-5 years Product Development experience in Beverages
Practical experience in food product development, manufacturing and flavour application
Well-developed olfactory and sensory skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Computer literate in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Team focused work style, whilst being able to work independently
Ability to balance both analytical and intuitive thinking
Ability to work in complex matrix organisation
Hands on work style
Ability to gather the know-how from other units
Passion for food technology, beverage trends and innovation

Salary is R660 000 CTC per annum, negotiable on experience. Benefits include Medical Aid and Pension Fund.

Please submit your CV via the Jobvine website. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLY WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION WHEN APPLYING.

Please ensure that on applying you provide:
Start and end dates for all previous employment
Reasons for leaving previous employment

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within 3 days, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.