Truworths Garment Technology

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1. Field Quality Supervisor
2. QC Auditor
3. Trainee Garment Technologist
4. Garment Technologist

Field Quality Supervisor

Closing Date	2024/04/05
Reference Number	TRU240320-12
Job Title	Field Quality Supervisor
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 a Quality Controller based in Cape Town. Are you passionate about retail? 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 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 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
Qualifications and Experience	• Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment • Experience in a Quality Assurance role at Senior Auditor/supervisory level • Minimum experience of 5 years in a similar role or level of responsibility • Experienced in conducting AQL (Level 2.5 major, 4 Minor) inspections and compiling AQL and S4 reports. • Code 8 Drivers licence • Basic computer literacy and Excel skills an advantage
Competencies	Technical and Behaviours 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 pro-active 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 and PowerPoint • Service orientated and results driven • Ability to work independently • Ability to provide feedback

QC Auditor

Closing Date	2024/04/01
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

Trainee Garment Technologist

Closing Date	2024/12/31
Reference Number	TRU231221-3
Job Title	Trainee 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	A stitch out of place, a slip of the seam – you find a way to fix it! As a Garment Technologist, you ensure we maintain a high standard of fashionable quality for the consumer. Your technical knowledge and attention to detail aid you in making solid garment construction recommendations to maintain the quality standards of the business. This opportunity is based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities	Setting and maintaining of quality standards for the business Supporting suppliers in achieving the quality standards expected by Truworths Supporting and advising buying team in fit stages from design to manufacturing Approving merchandise for production Managing and reducing customer returns Product development
Qualifications and Experience	Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualification: clothing technology or related work experience Supplier experience is an added advantage
Competencies	Good communication skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Assertiveness and influencing ability

Garment Technologist

Closing Date	2024/03/29
Reference Number	TRU231117-2
Job Title	Garment Technologist
Business Area	Manufacturing
Job Type	Permanent
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. We are looking for someone who is passionate about retail, energetic and hardworking 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	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 Buying team to support the fit development process from a technical perspective Involvement in the on-boarding and mentoring of new suppliers regarding technical standards Management of the supply base; Developing suppliers to become strategic partners to the Truworths brand To have an understanding of current regulations, legislation and standards relating to all aspects of clothing manufacture
Qualifications and Experience	Three or more years in a similar position advantageous Manufacturing / Pattern making background advantageous Solid garment manufacturing knowledge Solid fabric and garment trims knowledge Involvement in the drafting and implementation of QA standards manuals Handle quality queries with suppliers and customers Ability to travel to suppliers’ manufacturing facilities
Competencies	Manage workload in an organised and timely manner Be able to manage wearer trials with the aim of improving fit and grading Ability to evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing facilities and report on findings Ability to develop grade rules to match sizing requirements

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