Research & Development Assistant
Boardroom AppointmentsSouth Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
We are looking for an R&D assistant to lead product development projects within the wet and dry pet food department, ensuring high-quality products are launched on time and at target cost.
Requirements
- BSc (Agric) Animal Science or Equivalent Btech
- Must be able to register as a professional natural scientist
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing environment
- Proven track record with experience in the development of new products
- Sound knowledge of HACCP, FSSC22000
- Experience in working with various product trials simultaneously