Festive - food technologist

Job Description
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
Incumbent be part of the Astral Poultry Division Technical Team in technical assistance to all Business Units.
Core responsibilities include evaluating and maintaining product composition, product labeling and specification compliance (KPI monitoring).
Driving NPD projects in accordance to protocol:
Factory Trials and feasibility studies
Liaising with relevant suppliers, customers and government bodies when needed
Draft specifications
Sensory evaluations
Final product approval
Conducting factory trials aimed at improved product and process profitability.
Interpreting customer needs and product testing at their premises. The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
Matric Qualification.
BSc Food Science or B. Tech in Food Technology Degree.
Strong background on food labeling legislation.
3 to 5 years’ experience in the meat indust...