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Product Application Specialist

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group ECLka, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Our client is seeking a Product Application Specialist to join their team, based in Zambia.

Successful candidate will be responsible for product development and technical support in the meat and dairy sectors across Zambia and

Neighbouring Countries, including hands-on NPD, on-site implementation, and building strong customer relationships to drive growth and innovation.

Minimum Requirements : -

BSc in Nutrition & Food Science, Food Science, Food Technology, or Biological Sciences (focus on foodstuffs)
MSc in a related field advantageous
3–5 years’ hands-on experience in meat and / or dairy processing
Proven background in New Product Development (NPD) : recipe formulation, sensory analysis, recipe revamps,

and product matching (taste, texture, colour, aroma)

HACCP knowledge with practical application

Experience in customer-facing technical support and project management

Prior exposure to African working environments advantageous

Valid driver’s license and passport (minimum 4–5 years validity)

Prepared to relocate to Zambia immediately

Willing to travel within Zambia and across Africa (Neighbouring Countries when required)

Duties : -

Lead product development and applications in the meat and dairy sector

Conduct on-site technical support, trials, and implementations at customer facilities

Apply HACCP and food safety standards in all development and production processes

Build, manage, and retain strong customer relationships to support long-term growth

Coordinate and deliver development projects within agreed timelines

Support the Exports team in driving innovation and market expansion across Zambia and Neighbouring

Countries when required

Build and Maintain strong Supplier relationships while identifying New Ingredient Applications and sourcing

Ingredient Suppliers to drive product innovation & secure additional market growth

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