**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.** Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. **How you will contribute** With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications. **What you will bring** A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: + Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market + Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager + Prioritizing and managing activities + Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently + Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions + Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing + Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities **More about this role** **What you need to know about this position:** + This is a role that will require a process driven self starter who will manage RDQ related activities for Product Development at the Matsapha Plant. + Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous. + Strong Project Management & Stakeholder management skills required. **What extra ingredients you will bring:** + Strong Communications Skills (Written, Verbal, Presentations) + Strong drive for process excellence + A self starter with a clear display of a growth mindset. + Data Analysis & Interpretation. **Education / Certifications:** + Tertiary qualification in: Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. + 0-2 years work experience in a similar role/environment. **Work schedule:** + Standard Business Hours No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary **Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.** **The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.** **The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.** Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) Product development Science & Engineering At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.