Food Product Development - Support Technologist at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Functional Areas 

• Creation and/or updating and maintenance of raw material, packaging, in-process and finished product specifications for tea & spice products  
• Assist in conducting factory trials, travel tests and 1st productions on new lines 
• Liaise & review supplier’s technical documentation on new suppliers / raw materials required in new developments. Liaise with suppliers on Cape Herb & Spice requirements  
• Create, coordinate and maintain new sample requirements  
• Technical support to other departments: QA, Operations and Sales alike 
• Support in the meticulous execution of the Development Process by following procedures 
• Assist with supplier presentations and meeting minutes  
• Ensure product detail on internal system, in departments and on shared drive are all accurate and product is as per customer requirement  
• Support in the execution of shelf-life testing as set out in the shelf-life schedule 
• Execute technical projects  
• Executing the Supplier Quality Assurance process 
• In addition, if required temporary duties may be allocated, provided these are in keeping with his/her scope   

Required Prior Learning/Experience: 

• Advanced Diploma Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science or Professional Cookery as a minimum/bachelor's degree in a relative field 
• 1 - 2 years' experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry 
• Experience in Project Management 

License & Certifications: 

• Valid driver's license
• Own vehicle 

Required Knowledge and Skills:  

• Proficient in MS Office 
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English 
• Strong administrative and analytical ability 
• Strong project management and coordination skills 
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

Personal Characteristics:  

• Excellent time management skills 
• Dynamic & quick thinking
• Presentable
• Solution-orientated 
• Great attention to detail 
• Ability to perform under pressure 
• Proactive, team orientated and enthusiastic
• Optimistic & positive outlook 
• Eager to learn and develop skills 
• Passionate foodie 
• Reliable, honest, and courteous 
• Hardworking