Sharon Tebogo Mkhize Email & Phone Number

I am passionate about using my expertise to clear roadblocks and unlock opportunities for food businesses. I have built a robust career in food innovation, research and development fulfilling various roles with some of the country's large food manufacturers and brand owners. I am a dynamic and knowledgeable professional passionate about driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and achieving tangible business results. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, continuous… Show more I am passionate about using my expertise to clear roadblocks and unlock opportunities for food businesses. I have built a robust career in food innovation, research and development fulfilling various roles with some of the country's large food manufacturers and brand owners. I am a dynamic and knowledgeable professional passionate about driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and achieving tangible business results. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement. Show less

Speaking Topics (not limited to)1. Leadership Lessons for Success: Sharing personal anecdotes and leadership principles for aspiring leaders and industry professionals.2. Driving Innovation : Exploring strategies to foster innovation and product development in a rapidly evolving market landscape.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration for Business Success: The importance of collaboration across departments and stakeholders in achieving organizational goals.4. Navigating Regulatory… Show more Speaking Topics (not limited to)1. Leadership Lessons for Success: Sharing personal anecdotes and leadership principles for aspiring leaders and industry professionals.2. Driving Innovation : Exploring strategies to foster innovation and product development in a rapidly evolving market landscape.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration for Business Success: The importance of collaboration across departments and stakeholders in achieving organizational goals.4. Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Product Development: Insights into navigating complex regulatory landscapes while maintaining product integrity and compliance. Show less

Durban , South Africa

Functional leadership to direct team and drive alignment across departments, through the product development process, for successful product launches.

Durban, South Africa

Reporting to Head of Product Development. Managing the product from idea/ concept phase to launch, with a focus on project management and Key customer and stakeholder relationship. Including research of new concepts, recipes, and food trends to be presented to customers and implementing new product lines into the factory, compiling, and ensuring integrity of finished product specifications. Big fast food chains in S.A. namely: KFC, Nandos, Famous brands, Hungry lion, Chicken Licken etc

Durban, South Africa

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager with a focus to drive effective National/Regional promotional executions within territory. Use training calls to deliver consistent product quality and higher skill level at outlet level which in turn will encourage consumer repeat purchase.

Durban, South Africa

Reporting to the NPD Director, and assisting the company owner with customer presentation, managing projects, managing, and running the laboratory.

Durban, South Africa

Managing the product from idea/ concept phase to launch including research of new concepts, recipes, and food trends to be presented to customers and implementing new product lines into the factory, compiling, and ensuring integrity of finished product specifications

Durban, South Africa

Started out as an In-Service Trainee and progressed to Product Applications Assistant (permanent in 2001) before later being promoted to Product Development Assistant.

Management Development Programme

Food Security Post Graduate Diploma

Specialist Project Management Nqf 6

Bachelor Of Technology (Food Technology)

National Diploma Food Technology

Matriculated