💼 Full-Time Position

R&D Chemist (Innovation)

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Frank Consult
📍 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Posted
June 09, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Our client, a leading South African skincare and personal care manufacturer, is seeking an innovative and technically strong R&D Chemist to join their growing Research and Development team.


Reporting directly to the Chief Innovation Officer, this newly created role will play a key part in driving product innovation, formulation development, and research initiatives across a diverse skincare portfolio.


Key Responsibilities



  • Design, develop and refine innovative skincare formulations.

  • Research and evaluate new raw materials, active ingredients and delivery systems.

  • Conduct laboratory batching, formulation optimisation and scale up activities.