TECHNOLOGIST: PREPARED VEGETABLES
Listing reference: woolw_001439
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: MARKET RELATED
EE position: No
Introduction
A dynamic team player is required to join our Produce Prepared Department, to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of high - quality, safe and compliant products.
Job description
- Brand integrity, quality and product safety.
- Quality monitoring and reporting.
- Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
- Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place.
- Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life.
- Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths standards.
- Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately.
- Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of noncompliance.
- Supporting the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products.
- Align with sustainability objectives by promoting responsible raw material sourcing and supplier compliance with environmental and ethical policies.
- Support direct and secondary farmers through the Farming for the future and Factory for the future program.
- Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration.
Minimum requirements
- BSc Foods Science Degree / BTech Food Technology, Advance Diploma Food Technology.
- Industry Expertise: 3-5 years of relevant experience in food industry roles, with knowledge across a variety of products. Understanding of high/low-risk processing and technical processes (HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain).
- Technical Knowledge: Strong technical product knowledge, including raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, quality, and safety parameters. Familiarity with packaging functionality and its applications in food products.
- Problem Solving & Multitasking: Proven ability to identify and solve issues collaboratively with team and suppliers. Effective multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, pressured environment.
- Teamwork & Communication: Team player who can work effectively with diverse groups. Strong communication skills with an assertive approach and conflict handling abilities.
- Quality & Compliance: Commitment to high standards and quality mindset, with the ability to apply food legislation requirements effectively.
- Business Acumen & Strategic Skills: Strong business judgment,strategic planning, and project management skills. Networking and influencing abilities to drive collaborative success.
- Adaptability & Initiative: Proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset, with flexibility to travel and handle stressful situations productively.
- Sensory Skills: Developed sensory skills to assess product quality effectively.