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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 labelling 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 industry; food service background beneficial.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills.
• Pay very close attention to detail, a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks.
• Meeting deadlines and use initiative.
• Maintain 20 keys.

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