Technical Developer needed at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Develop products within the designated sub-category, from concept to launch. 
• Collaborate closely with the QA and compliance teams to maintain product quality throughout its life cycle and ensure legal compliance. 
• Work closely with the packaging team to ensure sustainable packaging development, product functionality, and food safety. 
• Manage the development process from inception to launch, including reference sampling purchases, panel tastings, data capture, analysis, and reporting. 
• Source and evaluate raw materials for functionality. 
• Develop product formulations. 
• Determine formulation costs and develop products within specified cost targets set our by the buyer. 
• Conduct factory trials and oversee production (This will include local travel from time to time).
• Verify claims and ensure compliance with regulations. 
• Present final products to the line manager and the broader team. 
• Collaborate with suppliers, QA, and compliance teams to write product specifications. 
• Assist in the artwork rollout process to ensure labels comply with regulations and product specifications. 

Qualifications

• BSc in Food Science, BTech in Food Technology, BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other relevant Nutritional Sciences, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role involving Food Production and Technical Specification/Development. 
• Experience in Research and Development/New Product Development within a food FMCG manufacturing/production environment, preferably in edible and/or non-edible grocery items and/or frozen and chilled perishable items. 
• 1-2 years of experience in developing food products from inception to the launching stage, improving both new and existing products. 
• 1-2 years of experience working with Quality Management System