Product Developer (Bakery and Desserts)

Join Shoprite Group as a Product Developer specialising in Bakery and Desserts, based in Cape Town, Western Cape. This full-time role requires expertise in fresh food product development, focusing on recipe innovation, factory trials, product specification, costing, and packaging within FMCG manufacturing environments. Candidates should possess strong culinary or food science qualifications and at least two years' experience in developing and launching quality fresh food products. Key skills include managing cross-functional collaboration, conducting market and competitor research, cost negotiation, quality assurance adherence, and driving operational efficiency. This position reports to the Fresh Foods Product Development Manager and demands an innovative mindset, commercial acumen, and excellent interpersonal communication to deliver competitive, consumer-focused product ranges aligned with brand values and quality standards. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with a market leader committed to continuous product innovation and sustainable supplier partnerships.