R&D Quality Technologist

The purpose of an R&D quality Technologist in the food industry is to ensure that research and development activities are reliable, valid, and ethical. They work to ensure that new products meet quality standards and are safe, nutritious, and appealing.

• Supervised Quality controllers and ensure that they are fulfilling their mandate in terms of Quality process controls.

• Utilize knowledge and skills to control process to ensure that all products in the company meet quality standards.

• Monitor the production process and ensure that all product specifications are within the guidelines as prescribed by the R&D Quality officer and Technical Manager.

• Monitor and ensure that the Process Control parameters such as visual charts, metal detectors.

• Utilize knowledge and skills to monitor and ensure that all the products in the company comply with the product specifications as determined by the company and its clients.

• Work in conjunction with the R&D Quality Officer and Technical Manager to solve customer complaints and related problems.

• Assist in complaint trending and reporting.

• Assist in costings as per new R& D projects.

• Assist in the development of new products in consultation with the R&D Quality Officer.

• Adhere to food safety requirements as per FSSC 22 000 and customer requirements.

• Apply food safety and health and safety principles as per training provided.

• Training of staff on specifications.

• Be part of audits team to prepare for customer audits.

• Drawing up of product specifications, labels for packaging or quality process control related documentation as and when required by the R&D Quality officer.

• Assist in conducting factory trials for new products.

• Assist in online Technical support to the Manufacturing team.

• Ad hoc requirements depending on business requirements.

• Matric

• Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.

• 2-3 years’ experience in food or bakery production, preferably as an R&D Quality Technologist

• Knowledge of bakery processes and food safety standards.

• Strong Communication Skills and ability to deal with employees at all levels

• Problem-solving abilities

• Must be able to comply with deadlines

• Excellent analytical and project management skills

• Adaptability

• Able to follow instructions

• Strong Administrative Skills

• Planning and Organising skills

Should you meet the requirements for the position, please address your cover letter and CV to ***email_hidden***

Closing date for CV submissions: 14/08/2026