Our client, a leading rooibos export and marketing company situated in Citrusdal, is seeking a proficient and driven Raw Materials Technologist to join their team.

The successful candidate is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment requiring strong planning, organisation, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.

This role will take ownership of raw material and packaging material coordination. KPI’s will include (but not be limited to): *Raw Material & Packaging Procurement Coordination: Coordinate sourcing and procurement of all raw materials and packaging; Ensure uninterrupted supply through approved suppliers; Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and supply risks; Maintain supplier relationships and manage material shortages or risks. *Raw Material Specification & Technical Control: Maintain and control approved raw material and packaging specifications; Verify compliance with quality, functional, and brand requirements; Manage specification deviations and relevant documentation. *Incoming Quality Control & Compliance: Conduct incoming material inspections and quality checks; Manage non-conforming materials and supplier returns; Support food safety, quality compliance, audits, and investigations; Maintain quality and traceability records. *Production Support: Coordinate the availability and release of approved materials for production; Align material supply with production schedules; Issue correct packaging materials for production requirements; Prevent production disruptions caused by material shortages or errors. Planning, Systems & Reporting: Maintain accurate inventory, procurement, and quality records; Monitor supplier performance and material risks; Support continuous improvement initiatives. *Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Development, QA, Operations, Production, Sales, and Marketing teams; Support formulation, compliance, and production planning requirements; Ensure effective communication across departments and suppliers.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science, or a related field;

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG/Food & Beverage production environments;

• Strong understanding of raw material specifications, quality systems, and food safety principles;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 30 June 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.