Packaging Specialist

Job in Tulbagh, 6820, South Africa

Listing for: iStaff (Pty) Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-07

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Engineering
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering

Location: Tulbagh

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

Degree in Packaging Science or a related technical field

IPSA Diploma or higher

Minimum 5 years' experience in a packaging environment

Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing (strongly preferred)

Strong computer literacy, including data analysis and reporting

Demonstrated AI and digital tool usage for technical documentation and analysis

Very good knowledge of packaging materials, printing technologies and labeling

Problem‑solving mindset and proactive learner

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with food safety standards, packaging and food labeling regulations (local & international)
Minimise product recall and regulatory risk through sound packaging governance
Maintain audit readiness and prevent non‑conformances
Quality, Production & Supplier Interface: act as technical packaging contact for internal teams and suppliers, support production through training of machine operators, provide technical guidance on printing technologies (ie flexographic vs digital) and conduct quality checks on incoming packaging materials
Product Development, Launch &

Collaboration:

liaise with packaging suppliers and source new packaging solutions and vendors, participate in R & D project handover into commercial production, conduct and evaluate packaging solutions and vendors
Brief and approve artwork and labeling in alignment with client and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with R & D on packaging functionality during concept development and material selection and innovation
Operational Contribution & Growth Enablement: drive continuous improvement in packaging configuration and material usage, conduct machine capacity and efficiency calculation and optimise packaging machine run‑rates and reduce packaging waste
Develop and maintain SOPs for optimal machine setup and operating conditions
Support machine troubleshooting during breakdowns and performance issues
Ensure that packaging solutions are fit for purpose, cost‑effective and production‑ready

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