New Product Developer Opportunity in the Western Cape
Tumaini Consulting · Western Cape
Overview
Tumaini Consulting is looking for a New Product Developer to join their client in the Western Cape. This permanent role is perfect for someone with a food science or food technology background who wants to take products from concept through to production. You will work on trials, testing, and getting new products ready for the market while making sure everything meets quality and commercial standards. If you enjoy hands on product work and solving problems in a manufacturing environment, this could be a great next step for you.
About the role
Our client in the Western Cape has an exciting opportunity for a New Product Developer. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and launching new products from the initial concept stage all the way through to production. You will coordinate product trials, work with samples and prototypes, and conduct testing to evaluate results.
You will work closely with production, quality, and technical teams to make sure everything runs smoothly. Part of your job will involve assisting with product specifications and technical documentation, as well as looking for ways to improve existing products and processes. You will also help transfer successful products into production and monitor development projects to keep them on track.
If you have a background in food science or food technology and enjoy working in a fast paced manufacturing setting, this role offers a great chance to grow your career in product development.
Please email your updated CV to trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za or call 011 462 3018 to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so if you do not hear back within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- National Diploma in Food Science or Food Technology
- Previous experience in a product development or manufacturing environment
- Experience with product testing, trials, or prototyping
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and documentation
- Good organisational and project coordination skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine new product concepts
- Coordinate product trials, samples, and prototypes
- Conduct product testing and evaluate results
- Assist with product specifications and technical documentation
- Work closely with production, quality, and technical teams
- Identify opportunities to improve existing products and processes
- Investigate product related challenges and implement corrective actions
- Support the transfer of successful products into production
- Monitor development projects and ensure agreed timelines are maintained
- Assist with cost optimisation and production feasibility assessments
- Maintain accurate records of product development activities
- Ensure development activities comply with relevant quality and operational standards
Job details
- Organisation
- Tumaini Consulting
- Location
- Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Email
- trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity for someone with a food science or food technology qualification who wants to get into product development. The role is with Tumaini Consulting, but you will be working for their client in the Western Cape, so the actual employer will be revealed further along in the process.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows any experience you have with product trials, testing, or working in a manufacturing environment. Even if your experience is from an internship or vacation work, include it. The company is looking for someone who understands the journey of a product from idea to shelf.
Since applications are by email, send a professional email with your CV attached. Use the subject line "New Product Developer Application" and keep your covering note short and to the point. If you do not hear back within three days, move on to the next opportunity and keep going. You have got this.
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