Job Title
Junior Core Lab Development Scientist – Springs
Location & Salary
Boksburg, Gauteng – R90,000 to R120,000 per year
Closing Date
November 3, 2025
Job Description
SIQALO Foods is seeking an Assistant Product Development Manager to support the Core Lab Development team. The role involves research, planning, coordination, and execution of product development, quality improvement, and cost‑saving initiatives from concept to launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost‑saving initiatives and optimize formulation ingredients.
- Provide product and technical support from concept brief to product launch.
- Plan and execute research, prototype development, sensory evaluation, and analytical assessment.
- Collaborate with commercial, technical, and marketing teams to develop project briefs and timelines.
- Monitor market dynamics, consumer behaviour, and competitive intelligence to inform innovation pipelines.
- Coordinate cross‑functional project execution, including gate reviews and milestone tracking.
- Ensure product quality and safety compliance with GMP, HACCP, and relevant legislation.
Minimum Requirements
University degree (BCom, BTech, BSc) in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.National Diploma in Food Technology accepted with substantial industry experience.3‑7 years in a FMCG food or R&D role.Proven experience in product development, cost optimisation and process improvement.Strong analytical and project‑management skills, Excel, Word and PowerPoint literacy.Willingness to travel and work irregular hours in factory and office environments.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Food safety and quality management systems.Production and process management.National food legislation (GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146).Trend analysis and industry insight.Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.Benefits and Working Conditions
Travel required, occasional irregular hours, factory and office work environment.
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