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Senior Technologist

WoolworthsZA

11 days ago

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Job title : Senior Technologist

Job Location : Western Cape,

Deadline : October 18, 2025

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Introduction

A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods team, to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, sustainability and innovation sustainably.

Job description

Brand integrity, quality and product safety

Provide input into strategies and implement technical and science aspects thereof

Leading a team in landing quality, food safety and sustainability objectives and meeting departmental operating plan

Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place

Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life

Ensure suppliers provide high quality products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards

Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately

Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance

Managing the new development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products

Effective Stakeholder engagement across the business as well as cross functional collaboration

Minimum requirements

BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 8-10 years’ experience

Strategic thinking with a track record of implemented projects

Knowledge of relevant legal standards (legislation) and technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain, Raw materials)

Proven track record of relevant experience with and knowledge off a wide range of products

In-depth high-risk and bakery experience and knowledge – prepared meals manufacturing is an advantage

High level understanding of scientific principles as well as practical application of best manufacturing practices

Technical product knowledge (including legal, characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)

Knowledge of packaging functionality and application

Understanding of sustainability

Outstanding and effective communication skills and conflict handling ability

Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people

Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with team members and supplier base

Quality / high standard mind-set

Innovation / continuous improvement mind-set

Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment

Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability

Strategic development and planning skills

Project Management Skills

Networking and influencing skills

Flexible with ability and willingness to travel

People management skills

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