NPD Technologist – Home and Personal Care

Location Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

Closing Date: 3 / 31 /

Be part of our journey! We are a leading company in the flavours and fragrance sector, committed to delivering high-quality products while offering technical support to employees and customers.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sweet & Beverage Food Technologist to join our team and help us uphold the highest standards in sample delivery and technical expertise.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage briefs and action requirements to meet project objectives, deadlines, and price requirements.
2. Coordinate flavour development and applications.
3. Support sales team and clients with new product and flavour ideas as well as the launch of it.
4. Develop sweet and beverage application concepts to showcase Scentium flavours and abilities.
5. Share technical knowledge with team members regarding sweet & beverage applications, flavours, and processing.
6. Assist and support junior professionals.
7. Remain informed of sweet goods and beverage strategies, products, and trends.
8. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment and follow health and safety protocols.
9. Make relevant and optimal flavour selections for projects according to requested requirements.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in food science or food technology (or similarly related) from an accredited university.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the sweet and confectionery industry.
3. Practical experience in beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) manufacturing and flavour applications.
4. Practical experience in confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products, its formulation and flavour applications.
5. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
6. Experience with the processing techniques and raw materials of sweet goods and beverages.
7. Analytical & creative thinking.
8. Professional verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
10. Good mathematical skills and understanding.
11. Team player.
12. Skilled in Microsoft Office, more specifically Word & Excel.
13. SAP experience is beneficial.
14. Fluent in English and ability to communicate with people globally.
15. Ability to taste, see, and smell optimally.