Technologist

A Technologist plays a crucial role in the fashion and clothing industry, ensuring the development and production of high-quality apparel by applying technical expertise in garment construction, fabric properties, and industry standards. This role involves collaborating with buyers, design teams, suppliers, and manufacturers to address technical issues and maintain product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sample Development and Approval:
2. Fabric and Material Analysis:
3. Quality Control:
4. Supplier Relationship:
5. Documentation and Reporting:
6. Innovation and Improvement:
7. Post-production

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the retail or apparel manufacturing environment
• Must have a relevant technical apparel related qualification (Degree/ Diploma)
• Must have a keen interest in retail, apparel and quality assurance

Skills:

• Excellent MS Office expertise
• Ability to easily adjust to work on new systems for data capturing purposes
• Ability to use initiative
• An eye for detail
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Behaviours:

• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. 

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