Trainee Garment Technologist - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 16-09-2019 1:24:27 PM
11-11-2019 1:24:27 PM
Truworths has successfully developed one of the retail industry’s leading merchant training programmes. Truworths offer graduates, and those with work experience who may be looking for a career change, the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to be the best merchant for the business. The training provided uses cutting-edge technology and skills taught by industry experts to ensure you are set up for success.

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.

Key responsbilities
Product development
Supporting and advising the buying team in fit stages from design to manufacturing
Approving merchandise for production
Setting and maintaining quality standards for the business
Managing and reducing customer returns
Supporting suppliers in achieving the quality standards expected by Truworths
Key requirements
Tertiary qualification: clothing technology or related work experience
Supplier experience is an added advantage
Additional competency requirements:
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Assertiveness and influencing ability
Computer literacy in MS Excel and Word