Festive - Food Technologist

Job Description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Incumbent be part of the Astral Poultry Division Technical Team in technical assistance to all Business Units.
• Core responsibilities include evaluating and maintaining product composition, product labeling and specification compliance (KPI monitoring).
• Driving NPD projects in accordance to protocol:
• Factory Trials and feasibility studies
• Liaising with relevant suppliers, customers and government bodies when needed
• Draft specifications
• Sensory evaluations
• Final product approval
• Conducting factory trials aimed at improved product and process profitability.
• Interpreting customer needs and product testing at their premises.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric Qualification.
• BSc Food Science or B. Tech in Food Technology De...