Senior Product Developer at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Research & development of beverage innovation offerings for commercial promotion based on global beverage trends, applicable to South African and Africa beverage markets
• Actively research and introduce new cost-saving raw materials in recipe formulations and/or introduce recipe cost-saving strategies and optimization within fruit juice legislation parameters, with on-going focus on sustainability goals
• Manage annual SAT's cost GL account for Laboratory Maintenance and consumables within budget
• Product development of beverage products and ranges according to customer briefs 
• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, and marketing.
• Conduct market research to inform product development strategies.
• Manage product testing and iteration processes to ensure quality and performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for product specifications and requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements

Qualifications & Experience    

• BSc Food Science/ Food Technology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development within beverage industry 
• Good knowledge of chemical food ingredients and how they work and function in protein systems, laboratory practices, micro-organisms, microbiological tests & results as well as chemical analysis such as Brix, pH, acidity & viscosity

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/02