Tulbagh: Product Development Administrator posted by iStaff (Pty) Ltd

1. Matric (essential)
2. Relevant administrative or food science-related qualification advantageous
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative role
4. Experience supporting R&D, product development, or technical projects advantageous
5. Knowledge of GMP/QMS and change control processes beneficial
6. Proficient in MS Office
7. Strong data capturing, reporting, and document control skills 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and control documentation for all NPD processes (concept to launch)
• Record and track new ingredients, packaging, and process documentation
• Manage PD running cards, finished product specifications, e-specs, and factory trial reports
• Prepare and dispatch product samples
• Assist during kitchen/factory trials, tasting sessions, and analytical testing (pH, TA, Brix, moisture, Aw)
• Maintain development materials stock control and sample tracking systems
• Source supplier quotes, raise purchase orders, track ETA’s, and manage sample submissions
• Support certification applications and packaging logo approvals
• Assist with nutritional claim verification, food labeling compliance, and packaging checks
• Support quality systems, audits, and deviation resolution processes

PLEASE NOTE:  Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.  
 
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