Garment Quality Auditor

Truworths; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Truworths is seeking a Garment Quality Auditor to join the team in Cape Town. This permanent role focuses on ensuring quality control of goods manufactured across various services including cutting and embroidery. You will monitor and report on quality issues while liaising with design teams to resolve them.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in clothing manufacturing and quality assurance, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a similar role with quality assurance.
• Code 8 Drivers licence required.
• Experience in conducting AQL inspections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality control of manufactured goods.
• Liaise with design on quality issues.
• Report and monitor all quality-related issues.

Skills

Clothing manufacturing experience

Quality Assurance experience

AQL inspections

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Closing Date
2026/08/31

Reference Number
TRU250807-1

Job Title
Garment Quality Auditor

Business Area
Merchandising

Job Type
Permanent

Workplace Type
On-site

Location - Country
South Africa

Location - Province
Western Cape

Location - Town / City
Cape Town

Are you passionate about retail? We are looking for an energetic, hard‑working team player who loves to learn and be challenged to join our dynamic team. This role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality control monitoring of goods manufactured at CMTs, and service providers including but not limited to: Cutting, printing, embroidery, pleating and finishing services
• Liaison with Design Division Garment Technologists on quality issues
• Liaison with Design Division technical teams and operations managers and planners
• AQL reports and S4 reports
• Reporting and monitoring of all quality issues arising at the factory and the implementation of and measurement of action plans and mentoring/training for improvement.
• Daily reports to Head Office
• Able to manage priority workloads, appointments and schedules

Qualifications and Experience

• Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment
• Experience in a Quality Assurance Role at senior auditor/supervisory level.
• Minimum experience 3-5 years in a similar role or level of responsibility.
• Experienced in conducting AQL (Level 2.5 major, 4 Minor) inspections and compiling AQL and S4 reports.
• Code 8 Drivers licence
• Basic computer literacy and excel skills an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicates all quality problems by appropriate reporting and photographic means
• Able to deal with conflict situations when they arise? High attention to detail? High energy and drive
• AQL knowledge
• IT competence - Basic Microsoft office skills including Outlook, Excel Word
• Service orientated & results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Ability provide feedback