New Product Development Graduate - Muizenberg at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Functional Areas:

• Creation and/or updating and maintenance of raw material, packaging, in-process and finished product specifications.
• Review of technical supplier documentation on new suppliers / raw materials required in new developments. Liaise with suppliers on CHS requirements.
• On-going review of labels and specifications (final product and in process specifications)
• Assist in conducting factory trials, travel tests and 1st productions on new lines.
• Review of product labels for legislative and customer compliance. Must have a strong capability to research and interpret legislation for multiple markets e.g., South African, USA, Australia, Europe
• Technical support to other departments: QA, Operations and Sales alike.
• Support in the meticulous execution of the Development Process by following procedures.
• 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 as set out by the NPD Technologist.
• Executing the Supplier Quality Assurance process.

Required Prior Learning/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an NPD Food Technologist role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

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

Personal Characteristics:

• Great Time Management skills.
• Dynamic & quick thinking.
• 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.