Gsd Work Study Analyst Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Jonsson Workwear; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workwear manufacturer in Durban is seeking an IEES Analyst to enhance garment production efficiency. In this role, you will create labour breakdowns, audit factory lines, and optimise production resources. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications in Work Study and an understanding of the sewing industry. This position promotes operational excellence through strategic analysis and collaboration with product development teams. Commitment to equity in hiring is encouraged.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Work Study, with proven track record in operational breakdowns.
• Sound understanding of the sewing manufacturing industry.
• Studying toward or completed qualification in Industrial Engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate labour breakdowns for costing using GSD methodology.
• Ensure breakdowns consider available machinery and current line setups.
• Audit factory lines to identify smarter ways of working and maximise efficiency.
• Maintain alignment between costed and actual SMVs for production.
• Analyse quality results and recommend improvements for efficient production.

Skills

Operational breakdowns

Line balancing

GSD standards

Understanding of the sewing manufacturing industry

Education

Qualification in Work Study

Qualification in Industrial Engineering (added advantage)

Job description

From first concept to the final stitch, every Jonsson Workwear garment is meticulously designed and developed for performance.

But before our workwear goes into production, each detail is fine‑tuned to ensure it's ready for efficient, high‑quality manufacturing.

Driving our production excellence are those who engineer and refine our manufacturing processes.

To ensure our manufacturing teams continue operating at their best, we're looking for a methodical, improvement‑focused IEES Analyst to join our Garment Technology team in Durban.

In this essential role, you'll help shape how garments move from concept to bulk production by collaborating closely with our Product Development team at our HQ in Durban, as well as our factories across Southern Africa.

With your strategic eye for efficiency, you'll set fair standards that are backed by data to guide how we make our workwear.

By optimising resources and reducing lead times, you'll help our manufacturing teams work smarter, ultimately upholding our promise of dependable quality and faster delivery.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Work Study, with a proven track record in operational breakdowns, line balancing and applying GSD standards.
• A sound understanding of the sewing manufacturing industry.
• Studying toward, or completed, a qualification in Industrial Engineering would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Use GSD methodology to create accurate labour breakdowns for costing, aligned with the latest and most efficient manufacturing methods.
• Ensure labour breakdowns take into account available machinery, current line setups and the skills in each factory.
• Observe and audit factory lines to identify smarter ways of working, and provide optimal line balances that maximise efficiency across teams.
• Maintain alignment between costed SMVs and actual SMVs for pre‑production and bulk production, by style.
• Analyse quality results and recommend improvements for smoother, more efficient production.

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