Junior Quality Assurance

Talented Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support garment QA processes in Durban. You will assist with fits, PPS/BPS, maintain customer workbooks and liaise with customer QA teams and factories on quality requirements.

You will review factory audit reports from the China team, plan local audits, and ensure AQL inspections are completed on stock. Strong attention to detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in QA, garment manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience servicing or working with primary retail customers is essential.
• Basic understanding of garment quality, fit, measurements and specifications.
• Knowledge of AQL inspections and garment quality standards is advantageous.
• Understanding of garment construction, patterns and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing fits, PPS and BPS and maintain customer workbooks.
• Liaise with customer QA teams and factories regarding queries and quality requirements.
• Assist with planning and booking local customer audits.
• Review China team factory audit reports and flag concerns before goods ship.
• Assist with ensuring local AQL inspections are completed when stock arrives.
• Compare China and local AQL results and elevate discrepancies as needed.
• Check graded specifications against customer requirements.
• Assist with problem-solving between customers, factories and distribution centres.
• Follow up on Asian inspection reports and obtain timely approvals.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Garment Manufacturing

AQL Inspections

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Liaison

Pattern Knowledge

Fabric Knowledge

Education

Fashion/Clothing Qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing fits, PPS and BPS.
• Complete and maintain customer workbooks.
• Liaise with customer QA teams and factories regarding queries and quality requirements.
• Assist with planning and booking local customer audits.
• Review China team factory audit reports and flag any concerns before goods are shipped.
• Assist with ensuring local AQL inspections are completed once stock arrives.
• Compare China and local AQL results and elevate discrepancies where necessary.
• Check graded specifications against customer requirements.
• Assist with problem-solving between customers, factories and third-party distribution centres.
• Follow up on Asian inspection reports and ensure approvals are obtained on time.
• Assist the QA team with overriding Asian inspection reports where required.
• Apply basic technical knowledge to support garment quality and production requirements.
• Assist with compiling technical briefs.
• Assist with drawing up and revising garment size specifications.
• Assist with technical pattern diagrams and instructions detailing required changes.
• Provide technical input and support to pattern making.
• Assist with developing and revising technical manuals.
• Identify and assist with resolving fit issues relating to fabric, garment and pattern construction.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure customer quality and fit requirements are met.
• Gain exposure to garment QA processes and develop technical knowledge within the fashion industry.

Requirements:

• 13 years experience in Quality Assurance, garment manufacturing, clothing production or a similar environment.
• Experience servicing or working with primary retail customers is essential.
• A basic understanding of garment quality, fit, measurements and specifications.
• Knowledge of AQL inspections and garment quality standards would be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, patterns and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with customers, factories and internal teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a junior QA/technical role.
• Relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Clothing Technology, Garment Technology or a related field would be advantageous.