TFG South Africa

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Intern Fit Model (12-month Contract)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Fit Model, you will play a crucial role in our operations by trying on various ladieswear items and providing valuable feedback on quality, fit, and comfort. Your insights will significantly contribute to ensuring our customers receive garments that fit impeccably.

Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

Comfortably fitting into a Foschini size 10/Small and a size 34B Foschini bra.

Specific measurements, including 

• Bust: 89cm (34B), 
• Under Bust: 76cm (34B), 
• Waist: 71cm, 
• Top Hip: 88.5cm, 
• Hip at widest: 102cm, 
• Bicep: 30cm, 
• Thigh: 60cm, 
• Inleg: 78cm, 
• Height: 164cm.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing detailed feedback during Fit Sessions.
• Collaborate effectively with our Garment Technologist and Buyer to achieve the ideal fit, movement, and feel for each garment.
• Strong administration skills and a proactive attitude.
• A Grade 12 qualification and a relevant qualification in Fashion.
• Excellent communication skills, multitasking abilities, and a genuine passion for the fashion industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• A strong work ethic, a sense of urgency, and punctuality.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact in the fashion industry. If you meet the requirements and are ready to embark on this stylish journey, please apply now by submitting your accurate measurements.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Data Analyst – Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in data analytics and engineering? Do you possess the love for data and insights? Do you want to be part of a brand-new team within the division? TFG Logistics Division is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee and enhance our Logistics Data team to support event-driven analytics. As part of the team, you’ll help contribute to our mission by extracting maximum predictive value from data assets.           

The Key Performance Areas:

• Design, implement, and maintain the data pipelines that constitute TFG’s data platform, enabling effective use of data within Logistics and across the organization.
• Create robust, mission critical batch and streaming data processing capabilities.
• Aid the enhancement of data marts and data warehouse.
• Focus on delivering results and meeting customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Must have a relevant 3 year IT or related qualification.
• 5+ years experience with Data pipeline design and development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the SQL language.
• RDBMS experience in technology such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to use common scripting languages such as Powershell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Experience using unit and integration tests. 
• Experience working with production BI environments and tools such as Tableau, Pyramid Analytics.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Azure Data Engineer Associate certification.
• Experience in Azure data technologies.
• Hands-on experience working with Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to .net entity framework.
• Experience in processing of data with big-data technologies such as Kafka or Hadoop.
• Experience in Retail, Finance, Customer or HR projects will be an advantage
• Experience in mentoring Junior Engineers will be an added advantage.

Behaviors for Success:

• Analytic problem solver
• Creative problem solver
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Be able to “sell” new ideas and develop projects from idea adoption to execution.
• Lead new initiatives in a multi-disciplinary team.
• High energy, positive attitude, EQ, thinking and cognition

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. 

Admin Controller (40hr) – @Home – Tygervalley – Western Cape

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:  

• Assisting the Store manager with Stock take & store administration
• Monitor and analyse stock movement within the store
• Implement risk management procedures, which mitigate stock losses and Shrinkage.
• Ensure compliance of all administration, systems and reporting procedures
• Extracting store report to analyse store turnover and stock performance
• understand and present information to Store manager
• Organise and maintain in store filing systems
• Monitor and controller cash or transactional activities to ensure process is followed 
• Uphold in store safety and security procedures.
• Process Customer transactions via active retail system (POS)
• Identifying Customer needs through professional engagement and communication.
• Establish Customer loyalty, by promoting cash reward programs.
• Take initiative to improve Customer experience and satisfaction.
• Adhere to visual Merchandising principles and follow housekeeping procedures
• Continuously take on opportunities to develop your own selling skills and product knowledge.
• Work within a team to meet sales target and implement store objectives.
• Remain in sync with the latest fashion trends

Qualifications:

• A Grade 12 qualification
• A minimum of 3 years retail or admin experience

Skills:  

• Have an interest in fashion
• Good administration ability.
• A passion for excellent Customer services and sales environment 
• Be computer literate
• Have a preference to with work admin
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Be available to work shifts.
• Able communicate in a professional manner.
• The ability to plan and organised.
• An independent operator 

Behaviours for success:  

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.  TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it’s a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.  We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Administration Manager (40hr) – @Home Livingspace – Claremont Paramount – Cape Town

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:  

• Assisting the Store manager with Stock take & store administration 
• Monitor and analyse stock movement within the store 
• Implement risk management procedures, which mitigate stock losses and Shrinkage. 
• Ensure compliance of all administration, systems and reporting procedures 
• Extracting store report to analyse store turnover and stock performance 
• Understand and present information to Store manager 
• Organise and maintain in store filing systems 
• Monitor and controller cash or transactional activities to ensure process is followed 
• Uphold in store safety and security procedures.
• Process Customer transactions via active retail system (POS) 
• Identifying Customer needs through professional engagement and communication. 
• Establish Customer loyalty, by promoting cash reward programs. 
• Take initiative to improve Customer experience and satisfaction. 
• Adhere to visual Merchandising principles and follow housekeeping procedures 
• Continuously take on opportunities to develop your own selling skills and product knowledge. 
• Work within a team to meet sales target and implement store objectives. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A Grade 12 qualification 
• A minimum of 3 years retail or admin experience 

• Remain in sync with the latest fashion trends 
• A passion for excellent Customer services and sales environment  

Skills: 

• Good administration ability. 
• Be computer literate 
• Customer Service Delivery 
• Planning & Organising  
• Policy & Procedures 
• Customer Value Management 
• Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

Behaviours for success:  

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. 
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 
• Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 
• Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. 

Head of Buying – Totalsports

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the buying team to conceptualise and implement the merchandise strategy in line with overall company strategy
• Deliver the defined turnover growth and margins
• Product and trend direction, development and sourcing to meet the fashion, price expectation and quality standards of consumers. This involves finding suppliers who can provide high-volume, technical items without compromising on quality.
• Branded partner strategy – managing the relationship with branded partners and ensuring a win-win outcome in all dealings. Balancing range, offer and margin across various brands.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers in line with overall margin, service and quality targets
• Ensure reliable source of supply through sound process and effective supplier relationships
• Pricing strategy, setting competitive pricing strategies that attract customers while maintaining profitability. The Head of Buying must balance external price pressures with internal cost controls
• Manage and control stock levels based on seasonal forecasts and planning, incl. replenishment product categories
• Ensure that assigned team is effectively resourced, create context for strategy and effectively develop talent pipeline
• Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price.
• Market analysis and trends, keeping abreast of market trends and consumer behaviours to anticipate demand and adjust buying strategies accordingly. This includes understanding the dynamics of the sport retail market and seasonal fluctuations
• Cross-functional collaboration, working closely with merchandise planning, marketing, store operations, and finance teams to align the buying strategy with broader company goals. This collaboration helps in crafting promotions and in-store presentations that maximize sales
• Lead and manage a Team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate support to the business to meet corporate and business development objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Graduate Degree – 10+ relevant years
• Minimum 8 years working experience at a senior management level, incl. people/team management
• Minimum 15 years relevant buying / merchandise experience is essential
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships
• Proven track record and ability to drive a merchandise strategy by demonstrating innovative and creative thinking
• Demonstrate experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies
• Ability to work comfortably at both a strategic and operational level
• Ability to drive change, persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders (often without direct authority)
• Demonstrate a high level of maturity, emotional intelligence and insight into diverse teams and individuals
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to aggressive deadlines, incl. problem solving
• Exceptional analytical ability to effectively evaluate and drive functional KPIs, incl. sales growth, PIS, CSOH, input- and maintained margins, stock turn, clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication at all levels of organisation
• Exceptional leadership skills incl. the ability to attract, hire, retain and motivate assigned team members and talent pool

Skills: 

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a positive work environment and driving results. 
• Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term growth and sustainability.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.

Behaviours: 

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Builds strong relationships with partners and suppliers
• Effectively influences others to ensure a win-win outcome
• Forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective 
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals 
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success 
• Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers 
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions 
• Inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation 
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results 
• Communicates a clear and inspiring purpose and vision that engages people 
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets 
• Inspires trust and gains the confidence of others by displaying honesty and integrity 
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems 
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes 
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation 
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Brand Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and responsibilities:

• Execution of the marketing strategy in line with published marketing calendar. 
• In line with pricing and product strategies
• Ensure consistent interpretation of brand objectives and strategies amongst key internal and external partners
• Good financial acumen:
• Manage execution of duties within the allocated budget
• Identify better, more cost effective ways of executing tasks at hand
• Process driven for effective execution of duties
• Ensure effective use of mediums for communication at optimal pricing
• Customer centricity is key to executing campaign aligned to building the brand
• Excellent relationship management skills across multi layered internal and external partners
• Build strong partnerships with agencies and suppliers and ensure they are thoroughly immersed in the market, product categories, and the brand 
• Reporting and analysis on effectiveness of marketing campaigns- relative to competitors and identifying corrective actions 
• Project management skills key to managing multiple campaigns at the same time
• Manage multiple partners briefs and executions, timelines/ deadlines, elements, budgets
• Stay abreast of newness in the marketing space to ensure we stay relevant in the market
• Closely monitor competitor activity to identify which of our strengths we can exploit and weaknesses we should be avoiding
• Able to manage activations and events in line with brief and brand identity 
• Travel is required

Qualification & experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 4-5 years working experience 
• Minimum 5 years relevant retail & brand experience is essential
• Proven track record and ability implement innovation strategies
• Ability to persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines
• Able to solve complex problems involving multiple teams
• Experience in campaign shoots, fashion production and creative directing desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication at all levels of organisation
• Proven leadership ability

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Numeracy skills combined with an inquiring analytical mind.
• Self-motivated, with excellent time and project management skills.
• Accepts responsibility and self-manages while delegating tasks as appropriate.
• Ability to work well under pressure and collaborate with a multi-faceted team.
• Ability to travel nationally as business needs demand.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Branding and Positioning
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Media and Public Relations
• Marketing Digital Literacy

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Online Retail Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Managing and driving activity on the online retail store in such a way that revenue meets/exceeds targets set
• Managing the online merchant team responsible for uploading all content, product and promotions to the online store
• Developing and continuously optimising the ecommerce marketing plan and leverage all channels, to drive new customers, drive new revenue and emphasise up-selling opportunities online
• Ensuring all online marketing initiatives are trackable and ladder up to overall KPIs and revenue targets
• Ensuring all online offers and campaigns are executed within allocated budget and deadline, complying with the Group direction where required
• Analysing and reporting on all online performance, campaigns and promotions
• Being data obsessed by leveraging all data sources available to use as a basis for all decisions and plans
• Using analytics to produce integrated strategy to this end ensuring a new customer rate to the sites
• Developing strong online content that specifically drives sales, via good product descriptions, video, editorial and supplier-sourced materials
• Negotiating affiliate and/or supplier marketing strategies and opportunities and coordinate with Brand to ensure cohesion and opportunities for cross leverage
• Stay current with ecommerce and online consumer and digital trends and look for opportunities to use
• Stakeholder management and on-going communication with Merchandise, Operations and the central ecommerce contact centre, logistics and supports teams [including digital suppliers and external consultants
• Managing and allocating online budget for all expenses in fiscal year, including invoicing and administration.
   

Qualification & Experience:

• Relevant 3 year qualification
• Up to  5 years relevant experience including ecommerce trading environment with management responsibility, preferably with a fashion lifestyle retailer
• Digital Marketing experience is also preferable – with more than 3 years managing online campaigns
• Comfortable with the use of and ability to learn new digital technologies and media tactics
• Some exposure to, or experience of, retail planning or buying in an online environment

Skills: 

• Ability to interpret web analytics, tracking and reporting
•   Excellent communication skills: Ability to present strategies and marketing plans; excellent written grammar and spelling
• Comfortable with the use of and ability to learn new digital technologies and media tactics
• Exceptional analytical ability
• Business acumen
• Ability to Persuade and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and display initiative in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to effectively problems solve and act independently when faced with complex situations
• High attention to detail
•  Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
   

Behaviours:

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders
• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
   

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Buyers: Administrator Fabiani

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Administratively supporting all aspects of the buying process. 
• Ensuring timeous placement of orders onto the purchasing system. 
• Maintaining a control system for the sample room. 
• Compiling, balancing, and updating spreadsheets and reports. 
• Maintaining quality assurance control and audit of samples. 
• All preparations prior to presentations.
• Completing all administrative documentation that is related to loading products into the TFG system. 
• Building constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. 
• Communicating with suppliers to gather all information required to load product. 
• Processing of all amendments and communicating changes to relevant parties. 
• Supporting the customer service team in resolving product and order queries and complaints and product sourcing and pricing queries. 
• Managing orders through the critical path process. 
• Pulling of weekly reports on incoming stock and liaising with suppliers for keep samples. 
• Managing sample process between retail and production. 
• Prepping of product and documents for quarterly SWOT’s 
• Able to do a Comp Shop on their own.
• Pulling samples / images for weekly sales reports or product meetings as requested by the buyer. 
• Assisting Buyers with order placements. 
• Maintaining the retail sample room. 
• Assist with coordination of QA samples.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric, Higher Certificate or Diploma.
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable). 

Skills: 

• Planning & Organising.
• Supplier Management.

Behaviours: 

• Builds Networks – establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships.
• Collaborates – effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
• Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Assistant Manager (40hr) – Sportscene – 320 West Street

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:  

Driving turnover to ensure achievement of targets 

Controlling expenses 

Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 

People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 

Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 

Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Experience:

A Grade 12 qualification 

A minimum of 3 years retail or admin experience 

Previous Retail Management experience

Skills: 

Have an interest in fashion 

A passion for excellent Customer services and sales environment  

Figure and admin orientated 

Organised and thorough  

Profit and turnover driven 

Able to manage risk within the store 

The ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels 

Ability to show initiative and be resourceful 

Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment 

Customer Service Delivery 

Office Systems 

Policy & Procedures 

Strategic Sales Planning 

Managing the Sales Process 

Customer Value Management 

Behaviours: 

• Action Oriented – readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• Builds Networks – establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Customer Focus – understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Directs work – effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Drives Engagement – inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Optimizes Work Processes – assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Values differences – recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.  TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it’s a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.  We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Click here to apply

All the best with your applications.