Pattern Grader

Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Truworths in Cape Town seeks a skilled Grader for its Manufacturing division to help drive pattern grading using Gerber software. The role requires strong experience in outerwear and tailoring, with a focus on accuracy and cost-efficient production workflows.

Key responsibilities include liaising with designers and merchandisers, altering and grading patterns, digitising patterns, and generating production markers aligned with the critical path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience using Gerber.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with fashion outerwear and tailoring.
• Gerber and grading knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Merchandisers, Planners, Designers and Design Room Manager.
• Alter patterns on the Gerber system.
• Grade patterns and produce in line with production critical path.
• Pattern digitising and creating production spec sheets.
• Produce markers cost-effectively in line with production path.
• Prioritise styles for grading per production plan.
• Liaise with the Department Head.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Gerber

Job description

Job Description At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business manufacturing environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry.Truworths currently has an exciting opportunity for a Grader in our Manufacturing division.The position is based at our Truworths Head Office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Merchandisers Planners, Designers, Garments Technologists and Design Room Manager
• To alter patterns on the Gerber system
• Grade patterns on the Gerber system and produce in line with the production critical path
• Pattern Digitising and creating production spec sheets
• To produce markers in the most accurate and cost effective manner in line with the production critical path
• Prioritise styles for grading in line with production plan
• Liaising with the Department Head

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have 5 years’ experience using Gerber
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in similar role
• Must have experience of working with fashion outerwear and Tailoring
• Gerber and grading knowledge is needed

Competencies

• Able to work successfully within a team to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills