Graduate Trainee Buyer

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking a fashion-design oriented graduate to fill a 1-year fixed term contract starting 1 February 2027. The role focuses on building balanced ranges, understanding customer profiles and researching upcoming trends within a popular national clothing retail environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Fashion Design Degree or Diploma, can present well, and demonstrates strong administration skills with a good grasp of figures and supplier relations for successful retail

Qualifications

• Fashion Design Degree or Diploma preferred
• Ability to build a balanced range
• Understanding of the customer profile
• Technical knowledge in the construction of garments
• Ability to effectively research upcoming trends
• Ability to present well
• Strong administration skills and good understanding of figures
• Excellent supplier relations and ability to build relationships on trust and understanding

Responsibilities

• 1 year Fixed Term Contract - start 1 February 2027.
• Fantastic opportunity for on trend, fashion forward Fashion Design Graduate to join the 2027 Graduate intake at this popular national clothing retail chain.
• Great career growth opportunity for a dynamic career orientated fashion design or Consumer Science graduate in Retail Clothing Management.

Skills

Balanced range

Customer profile understanding

Garment construction

Trend research

Presentation skills

Administration & figures

Supplier relations

Education

Fashion Design Degree or Diploma

Job description

1 year Fixed Term Contract - start 1 February 2027
Fantastic opportunity for on trend, fashion forward Fashion Design Graduate, comfortable dealing with figures, to join the 2027 Graduate intake at this popular national clothing retail chain. Great career growth opportunity for a dynamic career orientated fashion design or Consumer Science graduate in Retail Clothing Management.

• Fashion Design Degree or Diploma preferred
• Ability to build a balanced range
• Understanding of the customer profile
• Technical knowledge in the construction of garments
• Ability to effectively research upcoming trends
• Ability to present well
• Strong administration skills and good understanding of figures
• Excellent supplier relations and ability to build relationships on trust and understanding