Job: Trainee Garment Technologist

Company : Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUWORTHS seeks a Garment Technologist in Cape Town to set and maintain high-quality standards across the product range. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers, providing technical guidance, and approving merchandise to ensure brand quality.

You will also handle customer returns, address complaints, and apply insights to minimize future returns while staying abreast of fabric technology and market trends.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in clothing technology.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Understanding fabric technology, construction techniques and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Setting and maintaining high-quality standards for the product range.
• Working closely with suppliers, providing guidance, and approving merchandise.
• Managing customer returns, resolving complaints, and minimizing future returns.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Clothing technology degree

Job description

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Date: 10-9-2024

The Garment Technologist position requires a tertiary qualification in clothing technology and relevant industry experience. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role involves setting and maintaining high-quality standards for the company's product range, working closely with suppliers, providing guidance, and approving merchandise. The technologist also manages customer returns, resolves complaints, and minimizes future returns. The role requires understanding fabric technology, construction techniques, and market trends. Applications close 2024/12/31, and early applications are encouraged.