Siyanda Titus
Product Development Scientist
Durban
Summary
Dynamic Product Development Technologist with a proven track record at Unilever South Africa, excelling in process optimization and quality assurance testing. Successfully enhanced product quality and operational efficiency through innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at regulatory compliance and skilled in research and data analysis, driving impactful product launches and brand storytelling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Technologist
Unilever South Africa
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to successful project delivery by supporting factory trials and validating formulations at scale.
- Increased product quality through rigorous testing, debugging, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining development processes and implementing innovative technologies.
- Collaborated with product owners to define feature requirements clearly, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
- Documented practices and maintained clear and legible records.
- Tested new, alternative raw materials through analysis, sourcing and trials.
- Optimized batch cycle time by collaborating with factory teams and applying formulation expertise, contributing to operational efficiency and savings.
- Supported successful product launches by delivering knowledge‑based selling, product demonstrations, and consumer‑focused technical insights.
- Contributed to successful product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams on design, implementation, and testing phases.
- Developed and substantiated product claims through robust testing, technical analysis, and regulatory‑aligned evidence.
- Enabled effective brand storytelling by collaborating with Marketing on creative brief development, integrating consumer and technical insights.
Cosmetic Devlopment Scientist
Canway
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Experienced in developing multiple product formats, including liquids, creams, lotions, deodorants, sprays, perfumes, and detergents.
Education
No Degree - Cosmetic Formulation
Univeristy of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Microbiology
North West University
Mafikeng, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Process optimization
Quality assurance testing
Regulatory compliance
Standards development
Research and data analysis
Production support
Timeline
Product Development Technologist
Unilever South Africa
04.2024 - Current
Cosmetic Devlopment Scientist
Canway
04.2023 - 04.2024
No Degree - Cosmetic Formulation
Univeristy of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Microbiology
North West University
04.2001 -