Graduate Opportunity: Design

Jonsson Workwear; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonsson Workwear offers a two-year Graduate Opportunity for fashion design graduates, aiming to foster creativity and innovation in workwear design. This immersive program equips individuals with hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and prepares them for future product development roles within the company. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, eager to learn, and display outstanding academic achievements.

Qualifications

• Completing their final year of study in 2025.
• No previous formal full-time work experience is required.
• Interest in community outreach is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product design and development for workwear.
• Engage and collaborate with team members.
• Apply commercial insights to design innovative garments.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in fashion design

Job description

At Jonsson Workwear, we're always pursuing innovative and practical ways to empower our hardworking customers. One of the ways we do this is by designing and crafting reliable, fit-for-purpose workwear that stands up to the toughest challenges. Now, through our Graduate Opportunity, the next generation of designers has the chance to redefine the future of workwear with us.

As part of our Graduate Opportunity, we invite fashion design and fashion retail graduates to bring their creative eye, design curiosity and passion for crafting hardworking garments to our Product Team. With us, you'll hone your craft of bringing original, innovative and durable garments to life. By applying your commercial insights, making impactful recommendations and shaping functional, innovative designs, you'll contribute to equipping workforces everywhere.

As your journey with us progresses, you'll have the potential to take ownership of garments, from design to development, and beyond – working closely with teams across the business. The possibilities are endless for those who not only have the willingness to learn but also those who show the entrepreneurial, go-for-it energy that makes things happen.

This opportunity offers an immersive two-year experience of hands-on, real-world learning that will pave the way for a product development role within the business. With mentorship from industry leaders and real-world learning, you'll be challenged, motivated, and empowered to bring your brilliant best to everything you do – contributing to our purpose of making a difference.

The type of personality that will excel:

• Self-motivated and purpose-driven, hungry for real-life experience.
• Self-disciplined with a focused and determined attitude.
• A people-orientated person who thrives on being able to engage and collaborate with others.
• Natural intuition to gauge people and situations well.
• Humble yet assertive; able to hold oneself and others accountable.
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on, gets stuck in and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
• A naturally inquisitive mind who stays informed and is constantly seeking out knowledge.
• An eagerness to not only learn but to share knowledge with those around them.
• A solutions-driven person who has a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  

The experience we're looking for:

• Maximum age of 25 years old.
• Completing their final year of study in 2025 (undergraduate or postgraduate qualification) – qualification to be complete before the commencement date.
• Interest and involvement in community outreach and social activities.
• Part-time work experience is preferable.
• Outstanding academic achievement.
• No previous formal full-time work experience.
• Living in South Africa.
  
  

Before you begin, here are a few tips to ensure a smooth application process. Make sure you have all the required documents saved as PDFs and ready to upload, including your Grade 12 statement of results, your most recent university statement of results, as well as your design portfolio. Keep in mind that the application form does not allow you to save your progress, so we recommend drafting and saving your answers offline first and then copying and pasting them into the form. Set aside about an hour to complete your application – take your time and consider each question carefully. We wish you the best of luck!

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2025

Commencement Date: 2 February 2026

In line with Jonsson Workwear's commitment to employment equity, applications from candidates from designated groups, as well as candidates with disabilities, are encouraged.