Garment Technologist | Pep Vacancies

Pep Stores Vacancies – Garment Technologist (Contract)

The Garment Technologist plays a crucial role in providing quality assurance services to the Pep Merchandise department, Supply Chain, and Suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Evaluating and providing feedback on fit, pre-production, and production samples from suppliers.
2. Collaborating with the Product Development team to innovate new silhouettes and shapes.
3. Compiling and creating technical briefs and size specifications.
4. Reviewing and approving/rejecting fabric testing reports.
5. Communicating technical feedback and diagrams to suppliers to implement necessary changes.
6. Assisting in the development of technical manuals adhering to Pep’s processes and standards.
7. Conducting bulk audit assessments.
8. Visiting stores to assess the quality of delivered products.
9. Undertaking ad hoc duties as per project contracts.

Requirements for the Job Incumbent:

• Possession of a related tertiary qualification with 3 to 5 years of relevant industry/retail work experience.
• Industry experience, such as working in a factory, is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of pattern making is beneficial.
• Experience in grading, garment fit, and measuring.
• Thorough understanding of underwear construction.
• Experience in Babies and Kids departments is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen to identify fit for purpose garments.
• Exposure to in-house systems like Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) or internet-based systems.
• Proficiency in PC literacy, with knowledge of Google Suite being advantageous.
• Familiarity with Corel Draw/Illustrator is beneficial.
• Competencies including confidence, decisiveness, resourcefulness, courage, attention to detail, service orientation, problem assessment, relationship building, communication, negotiation, influencing, planning, organizing, and stress tolerance.

Pep is committed to equal opportunity in accordance with its employment equity guidelines.