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  • Posted: Feb 18, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • IFF - Here, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences, we create essential solutions; from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences.
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    Application Scientist

    Job Summary

    • Are you ready to support breweries and distilleries across Africa with innovative enzyme solutions that drive performance and customer success?
    • At IFF, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. As industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, we create essential solutions - from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences.
    • This role is part of the Global Applications team for Brewing, Beverages and Culinary integrated in our Food Bioscience business unit. As Application Scientist you´ll focuses on delivering customer-facing application support and in-depth technical expertise across Africa.
    • The position is currently based in Cape Town, South Africa, however other locations across Africa can be considered. Be part of a creative, customer-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.


    Where You’ll Make a Difference?
    Customer & Application Support

    • Act as a trusted technical partner to breweries and distilleries across Africa.
    • Provide high-level technical support to customers to ensure shared success.
    • Identify new opportunities at existing and potential customers through innovative thinking.

    Product & Application Excellence

    • Support new product launches through commercialization, including customer dialogue, trial preparation, monitoring success criteria, and technical reporting.
    • Drive application trials at customer sites and pilot facilities to optimize, validate, and document enzyme solution performance.
    • Collaborate with the brewing laboratories and internal corporate functions to drive product optimization and application innovation.

    Cross‑functional & Global Collaboration

    • Implement brewing and distilling enzyme solutions in close collaboration with regional Sales, Product Management, and the global Food & Beverage Enzyme Team.
    • Support and drive technical projects with global key account leaders in Brewing and Distilling.

    Travel & Market Presence

    • Actively visit customers and build a strong professional network across the African brewing industry.
    • Approximately 40% travel, primarily across Africa, to support customers, application trials, and business development activities.

    What Makes You the Right Fit?

    • Master’s degree in Brewing Science, Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field
    • 3–6 years of relevant professional experience, with the ability to handle most situations independently and advise others
    • Strong knowledge of the Brewing and Distilling industry
    • Experience solving ad hoc technical issues at customer sites to protect and grow existing business
    • Solid planning and organizing skills to manage trials, projects, and reporting activities
    • Data analysis skills to evaluate trial results and solution performance
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and build strong, trust‑based relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

    How Would You Stand Out?

    • Curious and dynamic approach to customer‑facing technical roles
    • Work hand-in-hand with your regional colleagues and management.
    • Ability to influence and engage customers through compelling technical storytelling and presentations.
    • Innovative, solution‑oriented mindset when identifying opportunities and addressing complex challenges.
    • Proven ability to build long‑term partnerships across diverse cultural and business environments.
    • Speaking French or Portuguese is a bonus.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to IFF on iff.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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