Senior Food Technologist

Recruiter

Dante Personnel

Job Ref

CPT008272/DW

Date posted

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location

Airport Industria, South Africa

SUMMARY

Senior Food Technologist - Airport Industria

Salary negotiable -depending on experience and ticking all the boxes of my client - please see below job spec

POSITION INFO

Minimum requirements: Diploma in Food Technology or Food Science Minimum of 10 years' experience in a technical or quality role within the food manufacturing industry Extensive experience managing food safety and quality management systems within a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience leading customer, third-party and certification audits, including audit preparation and the close-out of corrective actions Strong working knowledge of South African food legislation, labelling regulations and relevant food safety standards Proven ability to independently review, assess and approve product artwork, identifying and resolving regulatory, legal and technical compliance issues before sign-off Experience maintaining food safety certification programmes (e.g. FSSC 22000, BRC or equivalent) Experience supporting New Product Development, product launches and ongoing range management from a technical perspective Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, quality systems and continuous improvement principles Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Office-based position Consultant: Debbie Watkyns - Dante Personnel Cape Town Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful