A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Factory Technologist to join their dynamic Cake Department in Kommetjie, Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to ensure that products consistently meet quality, safety, and customer standards within a fast-paced production environment. If you have a strong background in food technology, product development, and quality assurance within the bakery or confectionery sector, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations in the Cake Department to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct regular product quality checks and address deviations promptly.
• Assist with new product trials, process improvements, and innovation projects.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, health, and safety protocols across production processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality control procedures and results.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on best practices and quality requirements.

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably within bakery or confectionery production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-moving production setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining top-quality standards.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Yusrah Farouk at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.