Trainee Home Technologist

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide support to the buying team to ensure the products fulfil the PEP requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate and advise on product development.
Provide information for technical specifications that are documented (by the buyer) for suppliers to use when creating products to be developed for production.
Approve or reject pre-production and production samples.
Approve or reject Fabric Test and Safety Test Reports.
Conduct bulk audit assessments from DCs and Stores for workmanship and measurements.
Engage in research and development.
Assist with the development or revision of technical manuals.
Conduct store visits.
Perform ad hoc responsibilities.

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

Education: 3-year diploma or degree in Clothing Production and Textiles / Design etc.
Experience: 2-3 years in a retail or manufacturing environment.
Industry experience (e.g., work experience in a factory) will be an advantage.
Experience in a buying and quality assurance environment will be an advantage.
Solid hard and soft product experience.
PC Literate: MS Office / Google (Excel/Google Sheets – Intermediate).
CorelDraw / Adobe Illustrator knowledge.
Knowledge of fabrics will be an advantage.
Quality of fit for purpose assessments reflecting high technical competence.
Exposure to in-house systems (e.g., Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)) or internet-based systems.
Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements related to the South African market will be an advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of Centric will be an advantage.
Knowledge of Homeware Hards and Softs product manufacturing.
Competencies: Devotion to quality, Decisiveness, Results-oriented, Structuring, Adaptability, Assertiveness, Drive, Initiative.


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