Research and Product Development Specialist

Recruiter:
Dante Personnel

Job Ref:
MP /AE

Date posted:
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:
Hoedspruit, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried
**Fruit)

Hoedspruit

Market Related Salary**
Our client in the Fruit sector is looking for a Research and Product Development Specialist to join their team in Hoedspruit Limpopo

POSITION INFO:
*Minimum requirements: *

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies

• Experience with the following:

• Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation

• Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing te...