Food Technologist

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Applies food science to develop, process, preserve, test and improve food products and manufacturing methods. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Food Technologist do?

Applies food science to develop, process, preserve, test and improve food products and manufacturing methods.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR500 000 p.a.SeniorR800 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Food science · EssentialProduct testing · EssentialData analysis · ImportantFood safety · ImportantQuality control · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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Bachelor of Food Science & Technology — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

FOOD TECHNOLOGY — University of Johannesburg

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Related programmes

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Bachelor of Food Science & Technology →FOOD TECHNOLOGY →

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Universities to explore

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology →University of Johannesburg →

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Related careers

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Food Safety Officer →Quality Assurance Technologist →Product Development Technologist →Food Product Developer →Food Quality Assurance Officer →

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What does a Food Technologist do?

Applies food science to develop, process, preserve, test and improve food products and manufacturing methods.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Food science, Product testing, Data analysis, Food safety, Quality control.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.