Jobs Available at Givaudan

In this role you will:

• Perform basic operation of designated machines and production equipment such as mixing tanks, sieves, scales, tablet, weighing stations, etc.
• You will collect intermediates or raw materials, move and load it onto production machines.
• You will understand bill of materials and/or formula specifications. You will accurately read control instruments and accurate records for all operations as required. You will assist in performing in-process quality testing to ensure customer specifications are met.
• You will proactively identify process improvements. You will participate in Lean activities in designated areas.

You?

• Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• Matric
• At least 1 year of experience in flavour, ingredient, food or chemical manufacturing preferred
• Forklift operating skills preferred
• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products
• Positive Attitude
• Self and goal driven
• Willing to go an extra mile

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In this exciting role you will:

Flavour Preparation & Evaluation:

• Prepare flavour samples as requested for creation and applications needs, technology performance assessment, physical testing.
• Formulate new flavour creations or modify existing flavours to meet project requirements, internal testing needs, or new technology development for selected flavour types.
• Participate in the evaluation of materials developed internally or from external sources and assess potential for flavour creation.
• Complete daily tasks and manage assigned projects and provide flavours which meet all defined project needs, considering when relevant good manufacturing practices, sample scale-up, production requirements, regulatory compliance.

Knowledge Sharing & Expertise:

• When requested serve as technical expert to resolve flavour production issues and customer complaints and complete ownership of created flavours.
• Coach, train, motivate, and mentor flavour assistants.
• Participate and learn about all areas of the company (analytical chemistry, sensory, consumer understanding, regulatory, flavour delivery, manufacturing, etc.).
• Contribute as technical expert and advisor to internal and external partners for ingredient and flavour performance for selected flavour types.
• Contribute to discussions of research plans, sensory results/insights, making experimental observations and making connections to related, but separate technologies.
• Make suggestions for future research or sensory activities.
• Contribute to the planning of technical or sensory projects.

Environmental Health & Safety:

• You will maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment following EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines.

About You:

• Polytechnic or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Flavourist after completion of the Givaudan Flavourist Trainee programme or accepted industry equivalent.
• Experience working with sweet goods, diary, beverages
• Expert level tasting skills with a basic level ability to understand how to adjust a flavour formulation in the direction needed for flavour modifications
• Knowledge of raw materials and flavour ingredients for the ability to formulate selected flavour types to deliver flavour performance, problem solving processes, research and development needs, etc.
• Relevant understanding of common flavour creation solvent and carrier systems to formulate selected flavour types
• Basic ability to interface with internal and external partners and customers and discuss the flavour creation needs for selected flavour types Basic knowledge of local and regional regulatory requirements for flavours
• Prepare and present basic flavour creation related technical presentations. Basic knowledge of application equipment, ingredients, and manufacturing procedures Basic knowledge of formulating suitable delivery systems for different application bases Basic knowledge of analytical methodologies (G.C. HPLC, Mass Spec.)
• Basic knowledge of flavour manufacturing equipment and processes
• Basic knowledge of flavour performance and be able to formulate using this data to improve flavour performance

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 In this exciting role, you will:

Fragrance development

• Develop olfactory strategy for clients, market, category and guide Perfumery teams accordingly
• Manage/execute multiple complex briefs and develop or select fragrances according to the given brief guidelines
• Liaise with other regional creative centres, as necessary, to complete project assignments
• Define fragrances to be tested and coordinate with CMI
• Translate CMI results into olfactory guidelines for perfumers
• Participate in olfactory analysis of new products to identify interesting notes for creative Development
• Develop new fragrances with Perfumers on a pro-active basis
• Work with lab on testing product stability
• Follow and understand the Best Practices and efficiency improvement opportunities

Industry and Marketing

• Anticipate market tastes; work closely with marketing colleagues on proactive concept generation
• Write olfactory summaries of a region/market and customer for knowledge-building & sharing
• Conduct customer presentations/interactions
• Demonstrate consistent track records of new wins

Activation and Gallery

• Build and curate the best in class fragrance collection, responding to gap analysis, market needs, market trends and
• incorporating Givaudan technologies
• Manage fast and efficient selection of fragrances for activation projects from oil or blind

You?

• Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes: 

• Advanced degree in perfumery
• 7+ years’ experience in fragrance evaluation or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex evaluation projects
• Advanced degree in perfumery/ chemistry/ closely related tertiary qualification
• Knowledge and experience in the Sub-Saharan African region is an advantage
• Passion for perfume and olfaction
• Expert knowledge of fragrance products and key customers, Broad knowledge of the market dynamics and olfactory trends
• Ability to predict market acceptance
• Ability to effectively interact with customers/clients on briefs, technical matters and other issues
• Ability to take ownership of a brand & customer relations
• Broad understanding of consumers within designated category
• Ability to effectively lead large projects