Packaging Technical Manager (& New Product Development)

G-Core Capital • Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Packaging Technical Specialist Manager / Packaging Technologist Manager / New Product Development Manager to join a leading organisation within the packaging industry. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with a passion for innovation, product development, and driving new business opportunities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities: 


  • Technical development for all sample requests received for Sales team and customers

  • New RM development and supplier development

  • Evaluate alternate materials, possibilities, processes, and equipment

  • Finding new opportunities for the next business pipeline – Concepts.

  • Discuss successful projects with Mkt team as I2M’s (Information to Market) format.

  • Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and c...