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HR Genie
Table View
R12 000 – R20 000

Researcher Corporate Meeting Development Location: Table View Type: Full-time REMUNERATION PACKAGE Basic Salary: R12,000 R20,000 per month (based on experience). Computer & Internet Allowance: R1,000 per month. Bonus: 2% on paid-up deals (meetings personally obtained). Commission Condition: Commission payable on condition that 12 partner meetings per month are achieved as per target. We...

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Talent Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Midrand

Role Overview The Research and Development Assistant will support the design, execution, and documentation of research projects, formulation development, and analytical testing. Working closely with the R&D Manager and wider teams, the role is critical in ensuring the successful development, testing, and handover of products to production. Key Responsibilities - Support the research and...

3 days ago
Dante Personnel
Hoedspruit

Minimum requirements: - Bachelors Degree or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field - Minimum 23 years experience in R and D preferably in the fruit or beverage sector - Strong knowledge of food formulation, sensory evaluation, and processing technologies - Experience with the following: - Driving new product development from idea generation to commercialisation - Conducting...

4 hours ago
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Network Recruitment
Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop and test new mechanical products, systems, or components - Conduct research to support innovation, cost reduction, and performance improvement initiatives - Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and design documentation - Build prototypes and oversee testing, validation, and refinement processes - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including...

6 days ago
Pronto Labour Team
Durban

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) TECHNOLOGIST* Qualified Food Tech/Biotech * FMCG, Food Experience - ESSENTIAL * Food Safety/Legislation * Clean Criminal record - will be verified Duties and Responsibilities: * Conduct Research to Improve existing Products or Develop New Ones * Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams to execute R&D projects * Analyze Data and trends to provide insights for Product...

3 days ago
African Recruitment and Training
Pretoria

Responsibilities include supporting end-to-end product development (formulation, design controls, validation, documentation, and transfer to production) as well as maintaining existing products to ensure quality, stability, safety, and regulatory compliance in a GMP/ISO 13485 environment. The role involves both collaboration with internal teams and independently managing workstreams. Independent...

13 hours ago
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Pollock & Associates
Cape Town

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies - BSc Chemistry or relevant scientific degree, ideally supported by training in Consumer Product Formulation Science . - 25 years hands-on formulation experience within consumer-formulated goods . - Strong capability in developing, troubleshooting, and scaling varied formulation systems. - Proven ability to manage multiple development projects with...

13 hours ago
MPRTC
Johannesburg

Requirements: - Matric (Grade 12). - Minimum 5 years experience as an R&D Specialist or in a similar product research role. - Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and product lifecycle management. - Understanding of South African regulatory standards and compliance frameworks. - Proficiency in global sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management. - Negotiation and cost...

6 days ago
Frank Consult
Cape Town

Our client, a prominent South African manufacturer of high-performance skincare products, is seeking an accomplished Head of Research & Development (R&D) to lead the company’s scientific and innovation functions. This executive role reports directly to the CEO and forms part of the Executive Committee (EXCO). The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s...

4 hours ago
Zeebra Junction
Hoedspruit

Job Title: Research & Product Development Specialist (Dried Fruit Industry) Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo Industry: Food Technology | Dried Fruit Processing & Product Innovation Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: 1 November 2025 About the Opportunity An established and progressive fruit and vegetable pack house, specialising in dried fruit processing, is seeking an innovative and...

4 hours ago
Tumaini
Gauteng
R1 100 000 – R1 300 000 per year

Job Description There is a challenging opportunity for a Senior Chemist (Research and Development) based in the Gauteng Province. The role will be to research and develop new processes and technologies for the separation and refining of precious metals and base metals as determined by the company. This includes bench scale, pilot scale and scale-up studies to determine the chemical and financial...

4 days ago
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Pretoria

Job Location : Pretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaApplication Deadline : January 31, 2026 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be involved in fostering strategic partnerships, promoting research collaboration, and advancing the commercialisation of innovative outputs. Key responsibilities include: - Identifying, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with industry,...

2 days ago
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Newcastle University
Newcastle

Salary: £47, £56, per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 19 February 2026 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to develop, manage and deliver the University's research funding...

17 hours ago
ExecutivePlacements
Midrand

Research and Development Assistant – Pharmaceutical Recruiter: Talent Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd Job Ref: JHB /MVG Date posted: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Location: Midrand, South Africa SUMMARY: Research and Development Assistant – Pharmaceutical Department: Research & Development Reporting to: R&D Manager Our Client, a well-established pharmaceutical and animal health...

2 days ago
Werkie
Kempton Park

(eng= Research & Development Manager Our client is looking for a dynamic and strategic Research & Development Manager who is passionate about quality, technology, and leadership. This role is central to managing the Production, Quality Assurance, and Repairs teams to ensure that all products and processes comply with the quality policy and applicable regulations (ISO 9001, customer, statutory,...

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United Exports
South Africa

The R&D Technician will support research and development trials and projects focused on blueberry pre-and post-harvest trials, and strawberry variety performance trials. This role involves conducting pre-harvest field trials and post-harvest fruit trials and quality assessments, ensuring robust data collection to guide commercial decisions. The technician will collaborate with the agronomy team,...

2 days ago
RCL FOODS Careers
Randfontein Local Municipality

RCL FOODS is recruiting for an Intern for Packaging, to join our dynamic Research and Development Team, on a fixed term contract basis.As the Intern - Packaging, You will be responsible for providing admin support to the Research and Development Packaging Technologist and the Research and Development Manager, as well as to deliver on the key projects within the Grocery business unit, including...

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Reinsurance Group of America
Johannesburg

You desire impactful work.You’re RGA readyRGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and...

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Reckitt
Johannesburg

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.- Research & Development:- In...

4 hours ago
Talent Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Midrand

Role Overview The Research and Development Assistant will support the design, execution, and documentation of research projects, formulation development, and analytical testing. Working closely with the R&D Manager and wider teams, the role is critical in ensuring the successful development, testing, and handover of products to production. Key Responsibilities - Support the research and...

13 hours ago
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