Assistant Research & Development Manager (FMCG)

Confidential
Full-time johannesburg, johannesburg Other-General
Posted:
June 11, 2026
Location:
johannesburg, johannesburg, South-Africa

Job Description

Expat Opportunity | Zambia | FMCG (Confectionery & Baking)

Who are we
A leading FMCG business with a strong footprint across Africa, focused on producing high-quality confectionery and baking products.

Who are we looking for
An experienced R&D professional from the chocolate, biscuit, or broader snack manufacturing industry, with a passion for product innovation and quality.

What will you do

  • Support new product development and improve existing confectionery and baked products
  • Run lab, pilot, and production trials, including formulation and scale-up
  • Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and product optimisation
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, ISO)
  • Work closely with QA/QC on product quality and process i...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: johannesburg, South-Africa
Posted: June 11, 2026
Deadline: July 21, 2026