Senior New Product Developer
HR Management & Support Services (Pty) Ltd t/a The HR Department Gouda
Our client, based in Gouda, Western Cape, is a dynamic manufacturing and innovation company specialising in innovative fruit-based products for local and international markets. With a strong focus on innovation and new product development, the Group is looking for a Senior New Product Developer to lead the creation, development and commercialisation of exciting new food products from concept to market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- New product development and innovation.
- Technical documentation and raw materials.
- Compliance, quality and Food Safety.
- Cross-functional collaboration and market insight.
- Project and timeline management.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Number and value of successful new product launches against annual plan.
- Speed-to-market (concept-to-shelf cycle time) on assigned projects.
- Product trial success rate and first-time-right handover to Production.
- New product margin performance against concept-stage costing.
- Compliance pass rate on new product specifications, labelling, and food safety requirements.
- Quality and completeness of product specifications and technical documentation for new products.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Minimum 8+ years’ experience in New Product Development within the FMCG manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of FMCG production processes and quality standards.
- Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
- Experience with product trials, formulation, and factory implementation processes.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Computer literacy in MS Office and product development systems.
- Must be willing to relocate.
- Experience in food and beverage FMCG products, knowledge of retailer requirements and product compliance standards and rements and experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments will be adventageous.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All recruitment procedures comply with The Protection of Personal Information No.4 of 2013.
CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2026
West Coast PersonnelMalmesbury, 34 km from Gouda
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the main point of contact with the external marketing agency.
• Prepare marketing briefs and follow up on delivery.
• Review marketing material before publication.
• Monitor website content and flag required updates.
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