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Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Rosslyn Snacks Factory in Pretoria, Gauteng, and be part of producing South Africa’s most iconic snacks, including Willards chipsBig Korn Bites, and Cheese Curls. Our fast-paced, dynamic environment offers hands-on experience and valuable exposure to all levels of the business, where every role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of quality and innovation our brands are known for.

At NBL, we foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and personal growth, where your contributions make a real impact. If you're passionate about food production and thrive in a results-driven environment, NBL is the perfect place to grow your career.


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Key Performance Areas:

  1. Manufacturing Support and Continuous Improvement

  • Actively support manufacturing in troubleshooting

  • Participate in customer complaints and investigations on product issues

  • Participate in optimisation projects run by the factory

  • Participate in validation and verification of processes and operating procedures

  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of the snacks manufacturing process

    • Potato chips processing

    • Tortilla chips processing

    • Soft and hard extrusion processing

  • Provide technical support and training

  1. Procurement-related activities

  • Carry out raw material analysis (lab testing)

  • Related product trial and analysis

  • Conduct a sensory test and analyse data

  • Review raw materials, product and process specifications

 

  1. New Product Development (NPD) and Research and Development Project

  • Liaising with suppliers for new raw material requirements, maintaining regulatory, Kosher and Halal standards

  • Produce concept samples for briefed projects by working with the Snacks Specialist

  • Testing and analysis of prototypes

  • Running the NPD process from inception to launch: running factory trials, first production supports, up to post-launch review

  • Conduct literature surveys on process, ingredients and regulatory aspects to develop or optimise analytical methods, processes, and products

  • Produce (formalise) process instructions

  • Support with reviewing packaging material in preparation for print by regulatory requirements

  • Develop product and process assessment methods

  • Update/create process specifications


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  1. Department management

  • Participate in Capex preparation and commissioning

  • Participate in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP initiatives

  • Initiate process and product change requests (workflow)

  • Participate in SHE initiatives

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

  • Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite snack brands, influencing daily life.

  • Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.

  • Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.

  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

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Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

  • 3 years of experience in a similar food processing environment

Qualifications:

  • BSc in Food Sciences and Technology

  • MSc in Food Science and Technology is an advantage


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Additional Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of:

    • Food Science or Food Technology

    • Food processing, product testing and sensory science

  • Data analysis, statistics and report writing

  • Acts and regulations about food product manufacturing

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