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🥝 Research and development Technologist

Esteem Recruitment | durban, South-Africa | Posted June 05, 2026

Job Description

Role Overview

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced R&D Technologist to drive product development and innovation within the fats and oils category. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new products, improving existing formulations, and supporting production processes while ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

  • Lead product development projects from concept to factory implementation
  • Reformulate products to improve quality, cost efficiency, and nutritional value
  • Conduct lab-scale and plant trials
  • Improve product stability, shelf-life, and s...

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