Entry-Level Production Planner & Coordinator

Ciovita; Lukhanji Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciovita is seeking a Junior Production Assistant to support Production Planning, Sourcing, Merchandising and Manufacturing. This entry-level role offers full training and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

You will capture and maintain production orders, check accuracy, track outsourced orders, and help with cost sheets. No prior production experience is required, making this a great start to a career in production planning and coordination.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong general computer literacy.
• No previous industry or management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Capturing and maintaining production orders and information on internal systems.
• Checking production orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting with production planning updates and ensuring information stays current.
• Tracking outsourced production orders and following up with suppliers on timelines.
• Escalating delays, discrepancies or outstanding items when required.
• Assisting with product cost sheets and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Supporting the Merchandising team with basic sourcing administration.
• Maintaining sourcing, production and branding documentation.
• Helping coordinate vinyl and branding requirements between departments.
• Supporting communication between Production Planning, Merchandising and Sales.
• Keeping company systems and information accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with general day-to-day production administration.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Computer literate

Confident communicator

Reliable and proactive

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Production Management

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Fashion Design

Related field

Tools

ERP

Production planning systems

Business systems

Job description

Ciovita is seeking a Junior Production Assistant to support Production Planning, Sourcing, Merchandising and Manufacturing. This entry-level role offers full training and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

You will capture and maintain production orders, check accuracy, track outsourced orders, and help with cost sheets. No prior production experience is required, making this a great start to a career in production planning and coordination.