Food Technologist Graduate Opportunity at Cape Herb & Spice Tokai
Job Description
Cape Herb & Spice is offering a 6 month contract opportunity for a Food Technologist Graduate within its New Product Development (NPD) division. The role is based in Westlake Business Park, Tokai, and focuses on supporting product development activities within the spice manufacturing environment. This position is designed for graduates or early career professionals who want hands-on exposure to food science, product testing, and technical development processes.
The role sits within a fast-moving manufacturing environment where product consistency, quality control, and innovation are essential. You will work closely with the NPD Food Technologist and support key technical functions related to recipe development, product testing, and research documentation.
Key Responsibilities
• Support research activities and build technical data for new product development projects
• Assist with documentation and tracking of NPD technical information
• Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance within the department
• Coordinate recipe tastings and product testing sessions
• Help ensure products meet internal quality and safety standards
• Support continuous improvement within food development processes
• Assist with data organisation and reporting for NPD projects
Minimum Requirements
• Graduate or early-career qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, or Consumer Science
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with ability to take initiative
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel skills for data handling and reporting
No prior full-time experience is required, making this role suitable for recent graduates looking to build industry experience in food manufacturing and product development.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work accurately in a structured technical environment
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and laboratory setting
• Ability to follow food safety and quality procedures
Work Environment and Expectations
This role is based at Westlake Business Park in Tokai within a food manufacturing and product development environment. You will work closely with technical teams involved in spice formulation and new product creation. The work is structured around testing, research, and documentation, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
You will be expected to participate in tastings, product trials, and technical discussions. Attention to detail is essential because small variations can affect product quality, safety, and consistency. The environment is collaborative and deadline driven, especially during product development cycles.
Learning and Career Value
This internship provides practical exposure to real food manufacturing processes. You gain experience in product development, quality testing, and technical documentation. The role helps build a foundation for careers in food technology, quality assurance, product development, and FMCG manufacturing.
You also gain exposure to industry standards, product lifecycle management, and collaborative innovation processes within a commercial food production environment.
Important Information on Application Processing
Applicants should note that personal information will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Cape Herb & Spice follows lawful and transparent data handling procedures in line with the Libstar Group HR Processing Notice. Candidates are encouraged to review the privacy policy available on the company website before applying.
Application Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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