Food Scientist
Fenris Personnel
- R40,000 per month
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Malalane (Impala)
- Posted 04 Mar 2026 by Fenris Personnel
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2634575
About the position
A well-established manufacturing company based in Malalane is seeking a skilled Food Scientist or Chemist to assist in product quality management and the operation of various laboratory functions. This role reports directly to the Quality Manager. Should you have any queries call Antoinette or Kaylin on 0861 FENRIS (336747).
Responsibilities:
Revise and improve standard operating procedures for oil processing and oil products.
Research and implement oil testing protocols.
Source the most cost effective and suitable resources to execute work related to oil products (primary) and other products (secondary).
Quality control test of preliminary & final packed product (oil and other).
Interpretation of test result to improve product quality and control thereof.
Manage laboratory functions such as orders, equipment services and client samples.
Assist, train and guide personnel on new laboratory protocols and good practices.
Prepare reports and compile trends on status and progress of the company in terms of product quality.
Attend to and execute basic laboratory functions.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science, and/or fruit oil related field
Three to five years' experience in the Food and/or Beverage Industry
Understanding and knowledge of standard fruit oil techniques and procedures
Computer literacy (MS Office).
Structured training in a Quality Management, FSSC 22000, laboratory & site quality and Food Safety certification programmes
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
Fenris Personnel
About the agency
Fenris Personnel is a specialist recruitment agency in Roodepoort that services the FMCG, supply chain, scientific and manufacturing industries nationally. Our expert service covers varying disciplines within the technical, operational and commercial sectors.
Our business is people, and it is our vision to become the preferred specialist supplier of quality candidates to all industries that we service. We act as an intermediary body between our applicants and clients to ensure a wise and rewarding career choice that will be beneficial to both parties concerned.
We focus on building and maintaining solid relationships with our clients and applicants. We honour these relationships through honesty, integrity and ethical dealings, and align with businesses that share our values.
Fenris Personnel is backed by a strong team of passionate and service-driven recruitment professionals that have valuable industry experience. This enables us to demonstrate a thorough and professional understanding of the needs of both our clients and applicants, and deliver a recruitment solution that best fulfils those needs. We are an extension of your recruitment function and focus all of our energy into sourcing suitable candidates.
We act in the best interest of the client, and also of the candidate, at all times, and stringently comply with all APSO (Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations) standards to offer a wholesome and fulfilling recruitment experience to all who choose to partner with us.
Vision, Mission and Values:
Vision:
Our vision is to be the preferred specialist employment agency who supplies quality candidates to the FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, and scientific industries.
Mission:
Career Seekers: It is our mission to ensure that career seekers are given the most accurate career guidance and personalised service in order to help them achieve their career goals.
Clients: We pride ourselves in working ethically to ensure that we timeously recruit the best candidates who will fit the company culture of our clients.
Values:
At Fenris Personnel, we are committed to living these values in everything that we do:
• Build meaningful relationships with career seekers and clients.
• Treat people as individuals and have a genuine interest in their well-being.
• Have integrity.
• Work ethically with clients and career seekers.
• Have the candidate’s best interests at heart when recruiting.
• Keep candidate and clients updated regarding all feedback throughout the recruitment process.
• Act in the best interest of the client at all times.
• Offer exceptional service and turn-around time.
• Place candidates who add value to organisations.
• Consciously comply with all APSO standards.
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