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29 Mar 2025

Permanent Garment Technologist – Truworths Careers

Truworths – Posted by Joblink24 –  Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Truworths Careers – Garment Technologist

Job Description
We are excited to announce a job opening for an experienced Garment Technologist within the Design Division. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about retail, energetic, and a hardworking team player who enjoys learning and being challenged. This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team based at our Head Office in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor quality control for goods manufactured at CMTs and service providers, including cutting, printing, embroidery, pleating, and finishing services.

  • Liaise with Design Division Garment Technologists on quality issues.

  • Collaborate with the Design Division technical teams, operations managers, and planners.

  • Prepare AQL reports and S4 reports.

  • Report and monitor all quality issues arising at the factory, implementing action plans and measuring progress, while mentoring and training staff for improvements.

  • Provide daily reports to Head Office.

  • Manage priority workloads, appointments, and schedules efficiently.

  • Lead fit sessions from initial samples through to final production.

  • Ensure clear and concise fit comments are communicated to suppliers and factories.

  • Work closely with the Sample Room (Pattern Makers and Technical Manager) to support the fit development process from a technical perspective.

  • Participate in onboarding and mentoring CMTs regarding technical standards.

  • Manage the CMT base to ensure compliance with the correct quality standards, construction methods, and AQLs.

  • Stay informed about current regulations, legislation, and standards related to clothing manufacture.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in a Quality Assurance role.

  • Minimum of three years in a similar position with a similar level of responsibility.

  • Pattern making background is advantageous.

  • Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment.

  • Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric, garment trims, and embroidery.

  • Experience in drafting and implementing QA standards manuals.

  • Ability to handle quality queries with CMTs.

  • Ability to travel to suppliers’ manufacturing facilities with a valid code 8 driver’s license.

  • Basic computer literacy with Excel skills.

Competencies

  • Understanding of manufacturing workflow.

  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

  • In-depth knowledge of garment construction across a wide product spectrum.

  • Familiarity with patterns and grading.

  • Solution-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

  • Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Essential Competencies

  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to communicate quality problems effectively through appropriate reporting and photographic means.

  • Capable of managing conflict situations when they arise.

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

  • High energy and drive.

  • Knowledge of AQL standards.

  • Competence with basic Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

  • Service-oriented and results-driven.

  • Ability to work independently and provide feedback.

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