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Assistant Research & Development Manager (FMCG)

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Location 📍 johannesburg, South-Africa
Posted 📅 June 14, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

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Expat Opportunity | Zambia | FMCG (Confectionery & Baking) Who are we
A leading FMCG business with a strong footprint across Africa, focused on producing high-quality confectionery and baking products. Who are we looking for
An experienced R&D professional from the chocolate, biscuit, or broader snack manufacturing industry, with a passion for product innovation and quality. What will you do
  • Support new product development and improve existing confectionery and baked products
  • Run lab, pilot, and production trials, including formulation and scale-up
  • Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and product optimisation
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, ISO)
  • Work closely with QA/QC on product quality and process improvements
  • Manage packaging inputs, nutritional labelling, and regulatory requireme...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
Other-General
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
johannesburg, South-Africa