Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd Research and Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit)HoedspruitMarket Related SalaryOur client in the Fruit sector is looking for a Research and Product Development Specialist to join their team in Hoedspruit Limpopo Minimum requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field * Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector * Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies * Experience with the following: + Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation + Conducting research on mango and other fruit varieties, preservation methods, processing techniques, and shelf-life improvement + Development of value-added fruit products (e.g., dried fruit, juices, purees, snacks) + Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, and regulatory requirements + Collaborating with suppliers, production, and marketing to ensure product viability + Analysing market trends and customer feedback to improve and innovate product lines + Experience from beginning of product development to end Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za // MP008328 If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful