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Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the application of living organisms or the individual cellular components of these organisms for commercial purposes or environmental control. It is a subject which has developed largely over the last decade, to cover a number of different areas. These involve quality control, sterilization testing, manufacturing of alcoholic beverages, bread making, cheese production, vaccines, chemicals, diagnostic kits, biosensors, chemotherapeutic drugs, nitrogen fertilizers, alcohol, antibiotics, insecticides and biomass production.
A person working in the field of biotechnology will have a working knowledge of such disciplines as biochemistry, microbiology, process engineering, genetics, molecular biology and physics. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to apply theoretical and practical fundamental knowledge and skills in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, and biochemistry to the relevant biotechnology industries and research institutions. Graduates may apply for registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions as Certified Natural Scientists.
Food Technology
In South Africa, the second largest industry is the food and beverage industry. The industry is highly diversified and embraces sectors such as dairy, meat, fish, poultry, cereals, confectionary, canned and frozen products, and a vast number of fast-moving consumer goods.
Food Technologists are responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of processed food. They continually strive to make better use of food resources and to find more efficient mass-production methods while maintaining the highest level of quality control. Food Technologists may eventually specialize in one of the following areas:
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Product Research and Development
- Production/Management
As there is presently a shortage of well-qualified Food Technologists, promotion opportunities to Supervisory or Management positions are good, provided students are prepared to work hard, possess leadership ability, and are willing to study further.
Personal Qualities Required
The Food Technologist must be practically inclined and be able to work accurately and methodically. He/she needs to have a sound knowledge of chemistry, food technology, microbiology, physics, and biochemistry. He/she also needs to be willing to learn continually in order to keep up with modern developments. Team-work is vitally important, therefore the Food Technologist needs to be able to establish good relationships with fellow workers, and also take responsibility and make independent decisions.
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