Truworths Vacancies

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YDE Designer

Closing Date
2025/02/15
Reference Number
TRU221215-2
Job Title YDE Designer
Business Area Merchandising
Job Type Temporary Contract
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description Are you an aspiring Designer, ready to find a platform to launch your Label? Then we have an opportunity for you!

We are passionate about our business and our talented group of Designers at YDE and are always eager to hear from fresh and emerging Designers who wish to be part of the YDE family.
Key Responsibilities 1. Your YDE Designer label and merchandise must be exclusively sold in YDE.
Upon acceptance into YDE, it is imperative that you, the Designer, have your label or brand name immediately registered as a trademark.

2. Manufacturing of merchandise.
   All clothing must be manufactured in South Africa. YDE does allow selected categories of clothing (i.e. denim, knitwear) to be imported, but prior approval from YDE on these imports is required. Footwear, jewellery, bags and accessories may be imported.
3. Distribution to YDE stores.
   All Designers’ merchandise is supplied by the Designer to YDE on a consignment stock basis only and Designers are paid for their total sales by YDE, excluding costs, at the end of each trading calendar month.
4. Financing
   Designers would be required to have secured sufficient funding to start a range in YDE.

YDE is an Emporium of designers does not purchase any merchandise from Designers.
Qualifications and Experience A relevant fashion related tertiary qualification
Previous experience in a similar background within a fashion retail environment
Competencies Criteria such as design (i.e. commercial viability), quality, originality, strong business acumen, available finance and general background are all factors that would be considered.

*Upload photos of the range you would like to supply in YDE (minimum 5 images required)/portfolio of your range.

Footwear and Accessories Buyer

Closing Date
2025/01/31
Reference Number
TRU241031-1
Job Title Footwear and Accessories Buyer
Business Area Merchandising
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description Are you passionate and already seasoned in buying footwear and accessories? Well, now is your time to apply. Truworths is offering an opportunity for you to capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last six to eight years, either in retailing or manufacturing as a Footwear or Accessories Buyer.
Key Responsibilities You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level. Your energy, innovative approach and passion for product will ensure your competitive edge in this fast paced environment.
Qualifications and Experience
6 to 8 years of experience either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Accessories or Footwear

A relevant tertiary qualification

Competencies
Exceptional technical merchandising skills

Proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualise product

The ability to work individual fashion aspects into an overall strategy culminating in practical delivery at retail level

Energy, innovative approach and passion for product

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

Buyer

Closing Date
2025/02/07
Reference Number
TRU240206-2
Job Title Buyer
Business Area Merchandising
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description Truworths is offering an opportunity for you to capitalise on your already strong skills and experience, which you have developed over the last six to eight years, either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Accessories or Footwear.
Key Responsibilities You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects such as colour, fabric and silhouette into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level. Your energy, innovative approach and passion for product will ensure your competitive edge in this fast paced environment.
Qualifications and Experience • 6 to 8 years of experience either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Accessories or Footwear.

• A relevant tertiary qualification
  Competencies • Exceptional technical merchandising skills
• Proven ability to interpret trends
• Proven ability to conceptualise product
• Energy
• Innovative
• A passion for product environment

Planner

Closing Date
2025/02/07
Reference Number
TRU230731-9
Job Title Planner
Business Area Merchandising
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description Truworths has an opportunity for you to work with our Buying/Planning teams using the latest industry merchandise systems. The individual would be involved in sales forecasting, financial and strategic product management skills to effectively trade product. The role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town, and would appeal to a skilled performer who enjoys complex problem-solving and is solution-orientated. Drawing on your well-honed fashion planning skills, your role will be to develop, implement and control all aspects of merchandise planning to ensure the profitability and efficient servicing of our stores. The Planner plays a key role in the execution of product from inception to delivery. The role requires the individual to collaborate with all parts of the business e.g. distribution, store design, etc.
Key Responsibilities • Working closely with our fashion Merchandise Buyers and suppliers

• Systems used internationally in conjunction with bespoke in-house systems
• Ensuring that the right mix of merchandise reaches the right stores at the right price, right on time
  Qualifications and Experience • 3 or more years of experience preferably within a fashion retailer
• Relevant numerical tertiary qualification
• Advantageous systems e.g. Oracle, ProClarity and PLM
  Competencies • Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Numerical ability
• Systems oriented
• Strong trader instinct
• Willing and open to contributing ideas for the greater success of the business
• Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Agility, flexibility and adaptability

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

Sourcing Coordinator

Closing Date
2025/01/16
Reference Number
TRU240613-1
Job Title Sourcing Coordinator
Business Area Merchandising
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description
Join South Africa’s leading fashion retailer and become part of a winning team. If fashion retail excites you, along with a fast paced and innovative environment, then this position may well be for you. With over 700 stores, renowned aspirational brands and world class systems we are regarded as front-runners in this highly competitive environment.

Truworths has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator that has strong fashion, administration and travel experience to source innovative and adventurous product abroad.

Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the fast and cost effective purchase of finished goods
Negotiating prices and delivery dates
Building relationships with Suppliers and Manufacturers
Understand the workmanship involved and being able to suggest options to change fabric and construction
Disciplined to ensure that the critical path is met
Attention to detail as briefs need to be accurately executed, PLM System needs to be up to date
Trader instinct to ensure growth of the portfolio
Negotiation skills – Having the ability to negotiate prices and find win-win situations between Buyer and supplier pertaining to styling changes
Qualifications and Experience
Previous experience in working and communicating directly with overseas suppliers
Strong administrative including strong written communication skills
Computer literate
Experience in working in a Manufacturing (or similar) background would be preferred
Previous experience managing a Sourcing Assistant
Has travelling experience and is able to travel abroad
Competencies
Team player with the ability to upward manage
Able to build productive relationships with buyers and suppliers
Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Must be solution-focussed
Innovative – work smarter and suggest systems to enable this
Good presentation skills
Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

Garment Technologist

Closing Date
2025/01/16
Reference Number
TRU241213-9
Job Title Garment Technologist
Business Area Manufacturing
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description We have an exciting job opportunity that has become available for an experienced Garment Technologist within the Design Division.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about retail, energetic and hardworking team player who loves to learn and be challenged to join our dynamic team.

The role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.

We are looking for a candidate who has at least three years’ experience in a similar role.
Key Responsibilities
Quality control monitoring of goods manufactured at CMTs, and service providers including but not limited to: Cutting, printing, embroidery, pleating and finishing services;
Liaison with Design Division Garment Technologists on quality issues;
Liaison with Design Division technical teams and operations managers and planners;
AQL reports and S4 reports;
Reporting and monitoring of all quality issues arising at the factory and the implementation of and measurement of action plans and mentoring/training for improvement;
Daily reports to Head Office;
Able to manage priority workloads, appointments and schedules;
Lead fit sessions from initial sample through to final production;
Ensuring clear and concise fit comments are communicated to suppliers or factories;
Work closely with the Sample Room (Pattern Makers and Technical Manager) to support the fit development process from a technical perspective;
Involvement in the on-boarding and mentoring of CMT’s regarding technical standards;
Management of the CMT base to ensure they have the correct quality standards, construction methods and AQL’s;
To have an understanding of current regulations, legislation and standards relating to all aspects of clothing manufacture.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a Quality Assurance role;
Minimum three (3) or more years in a similar position or level of responsibility;
Pattern making background advantageous;
Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment;
Solid garment construction, fabric and garment trims and embroidery knowledge;
Involvement in the drafting and implementation of QA standards manuals;
Handle quality queries with CMT’s;
Ability to travel to suppliers’ manufacturing facilities with a valid code 8 drivers licence;
Basic computer literacy and excel skills.
Competencies
Understanding of manufacturing work flow
Quality Management systems
Garment construction across a wide product spectrum
A working knowledge and understanding of patterns and grading
Solution driven and proactive problem solver
Team Player Essential Competencies:

Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
Effectively communicates all quality problems by appropriate reporting and photographic means
Able to deal with conflict situations when they arise
High attention to detail
High energy and drive
AQL knowledge
IT competence – Basic Microsoft office skills including Outlook, Excel Word
Service orientated & results driven
Ability to work independently
Ability provide feedback

QC Auditor

Closing Date
2025/01/22
Reference Number
TRU240315-1
Job Title QC Auditor
Business Area Manufacturing
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Town / City Durban
Job Description We have an exciting job opportunity that has become available for a Quality Auditor based in Durban.

We are looking for an energetic, hard-working team player who loves to learn and be challenged to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities • Quality auditing of goods at suppliers and processing houses

• Liaison with supplier and Garment Technologists on quality issues
• AQL reports completion to Truworths high standards
• Monitoring of quality issues arising at the supplier and mentoring for improvement.
• Data capturing all audits
• Able to manage workload and appointments
  Qualifications and Experience • Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment
• Minimum of 3-5 years quality auditing experience
• Code 8 Drivers license
  Competencies • Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicates all quality problems by appropriate reporting and photographic means
• Able to deal with conflict situations when they arise
• High attention to detail
• High energy and drive
• AQL knowledge
• Computer literate
• Service orientated & results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to do store visits and provide feedback

Fashion Kidswear Graphic Designer

Closing Date
2025/01/22
Reference Number
TRU241220-3
Job Title Fashion Kidswear Graphic Designer
Business Area Merchandising
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description Truworths is looking for a talented, self-motivated, creative, fashion industry Graphic Designer with experience in kidswear designing original, fashionable placement and textile prints. If you enjoy working in a team, as well as one on one with Buyers, love research and able to execute a large volume and variety of artworks across various brands, then this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities

• Provides an effective day-to-day service to the business with a particular emphasis on computer design for fashion T-shirt graphics, all over prints, branding etc.
• Displays the ability to positively influence Buyers and various stakeholders in decisions regarding newness and trend with an eye for commerciality.
• Research various graphic artworks on the internet as well as make use of and introduce other related sources in order to present the Buyer with a number of initial graphic concepts.
• Understanding of print types (tile prints/placement/repeat/screen/digital etc.) and colour separations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of innovation in design work on fashion graphics.
• Using appropriate technical skills (Adobe creative suite: Illustrator; Photoshop and InDesign etc.) the Graphic Designer will be required to design and recreate images that are agreed on.
• Good understanding of computer systems and a quick learner on new software.
• Building relationships with the relevant Buyers in order to execute a detailed graphic design brief.
• Obtain necessary approvals and documentation to ensure the appropriate design is selected and signed off.

Qualifications and Experience

• Free hand drawing design skill would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of computer systems
• Technical skills (Adobe creative suite: Illustrator; Photoshop and InDesign etc.)

Competencies

• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is essential
• Good time management as well as the ability to adapt change
• Receptivity to input and feedback
• A view of all brands and the overriding differences between them

EBD Administrator

Closing Date
2025/01/31
Reference Number
TRU241203-2
Job Title EBD Administrator
Business Area Human Resources
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is in possession of a relevant qualification and a minimum of 5 years proven payroll experience. As the successful incumbent, you will be tasked with providing exceptional service from the Employee Benefits Department (EBD) and processing payroll while providing HR admin support.

The position will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities
You will play an important role within the payroll and HR functions, and will specifically be tasked with the following tasks and responsibilities:

Maintenance of the Oracle payroll and HR system;
Daily payroll input to ensure employees are paid timeously;
Ensure timeous payments of all Statutory payments and submissions;
Ensure correct calculation of Employees Tax Incentive (ETI) withheld from PAYE payment;
Keeping accurate records and filing of:
New engagements, terminations, promotions and transfers, caretaking and other allowances
Leave balance audits
Daily queries
Any input affecting salaries
Checking of payroll and dispatch
Month end reconciliations and payments
Liaise between HR, divisional offices, Retirement Fund Administrators and Healthcare Administrator on all and any salary related matters
Employment confirmations as and when required
General office duties, which include, but is not limited to filing, answering telephones, etc.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Degree with at least 5+ years’ working experience within a payroll and payroll systems environment;
Payroll technical skills a pre-requisite;
Expertise/experience with UK Payroll would be advantageous;
Accounting background will be an advantage;
Good understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory knowledge;
An advantage would be to have an understanding of Sectorial Determination 9.
Competencies
Computer literate (MS Office Suite) and preferably, but not essential, to have knowledge of the Oracle Payroll and HR system;
Must be able to work in a highly pressurised and deadline driven environment;
Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal);
Be able to use initiative and be pro-active;
Good team spirit;
Thorough, punctual and committed;
Self-motivated, organised and systematic;
Highly adaptable, dependable, receptive and resilient.

IT Support Engineer – Desktop

Closing Date
2025/01/31
Reference Number
TRU240703-1
Job Title IT Support Engineer – Desktop
Business Area IT
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and versatile IT Support Engineer who enjoys customer service as much as technical support with a proven track record of practical hardware & software troubleshooting. This individual will be contributing as part of a team, through service delivery to users at our Head Office, Distribution Centers and Divisional Offices – both remotely and in-person.

The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable working alone as well as within a team and must be able to interact with business users at all levels.

The individual must have strong research skills, remain calm under pressure, adapt seamlessly to change and demonstrate a willingness to learn on the job within a fast paced environment.

The candidate should be technical minded with strong troubleshooting skills for computer desktops, Bluetooth and Android scanners, label printers as well as have a strong customer service background. The candidate should display excellent communication skills (verbal and written for telephonic & email support) and be able to log service requests and incidents via the CA system, and respond to emails in a timeous professional manner.

The role involves/requires a number of labour intensive tasks and functions which may be required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging/Interacting with customers via email, telephone or in person
• Problem solving and troubleshooting of hardware and software related technical issues, including printers and Scanner issues
• Resolve user queries effectively, and provide relevant feedback timeously
• Log all calls that are reported via the web, email or telephonically into the CA Logging System
• Be IT security conscious and be able to work with supporting teams to remedy critical issues promptly
• Support & Setup of computer desktop equipment in meeting rooms daily
• Imaging and setup of desktop computers for new users
• Moving of desktop computers during the day and after hours
• Engage and assist in other distribution centre area’s when required
• Ability to analyse and report on problem areas and proactively working on solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant IT Tertiary qualification
• Relevant technology courses attended (MCSE and A+ will be an advantage)
• Preferably 3-5 Years IT End User Support experience
• Experience working in a retail warehouse/distribution centre (DC) environment is advantageous
• Distribution Centre process-flow, set up and network understanding
• Own transport and valid driver’s license

Competencies

• Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems experience – Windows 7, Windows 10 and Windows 11
• MS-Office versions (Office 2010, 2016, 2019, Office 365)
• Hardware related working experience i.e. Android scanners & label printers
• Computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Computer Desktop Imaging
• Effective Management of IT hardware and IT environment

Essential Competencies:

• Exposure to relevant IT Infrastructure Technology, e.g. Windows 7 Windows 10 and Windows 11
• Sound troubleshooting skills, both on the hardware and software level
• Exposure to Retail Distribution centre and Warehouse IT technologies

Advantageous Competencies:

• Exposure to Microsoft System Center 2012

Property Legal Advisor

Closing Date
2025/01/16
Reference Number
TRU231103-1
Job Title Property Legal Advisor
Business Area Legal
Job Type Permanent
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Description Join South Africa’s leading fashion retailer and become part of a winning team! Truworths is recruiting for a suitably qualified and experienced admitted attorney with commercial legal experience to join the Legal team as a Property Legal Advisor. The successful incumbent will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms of complex commercial lease agreements within the retail sector. This permanent position is based at the Truworths Head Office in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Administrative and numeracy skills

Negotiating terms of complex commercial lease agreements with the retail sector.

Drafting lease agreements and other legal documents

Reviewing existing agreements and other legal documents

Building and maintaining relationships with the properties team
Qualifications and Experience • Legal degree (LLB)

Must be Admitted Attorney/ Legal Practitioner

More than 5 years’ experience in a legal role (preferably in a retail, property development or property management company and/or commercial legal experience) which involved drafting and negotiating terms of commercial agreements

Excellent legal drafting skills

Computer literate
Competencies • Exceptionally strong negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail

Well-developed problem solving skills

Great interpersonal and relation-building skills

Proven ability to work under pressure

Resourceful and able to work independently

Excellent time management skills

Self-disciplined and self-motivated

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