Website PEP
Welcome to PEP! PEP is Africa’s largest single brand retailer operating around 1800 stores in Southern Africa. As well as clothing and footwear, PEP sells homeware, FMCG, cellular and airtime products and also offers a range of other services such as cash-backs, Capfin (for loans), funeral pol… read moreicies, cross-border money transfers, selected bill payments, Flash electricity tokens, a VISA debit card called PEPplus and more… PEP employs more than 15000 people who are united by one of the strongest corporate cultures in the world called Sikhula KunYe (which means we are growing together). PEP conducts more than 265 million customer transactions and sells around 600 million products per year. It sells 50% of all cellular handsets, 55% of all schoolwear and 72% of all school shoes in South Africa. Since 1965 PEP has aimed to delight their remarkable customers who on a very small budget make it possible for their families to live with dignity and pride. Radnor Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide a quality assurance service for Kidswear apparel within the Pep Merchandise department, Supply Chain and Suppliers, ensuring all garments meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards specific to infants and toddlers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment and feedback of fit, pre-production and production samples from suppliers.
Work as part of the Product Development team to create new silhouettes and shapes.
Compile and create technical briefs and size specifications tailored for Kids.
Approval/rejection of fabric testing reports, component testing reports in line with safety and legal requirements.
Communicate changes to suppliers by providing technical feedback and diagrams.
Assist with the creation of technical manuals in accordance with Pep’s processes and standards.
Ensure all babywear complies with South African safety regulations and legislation (e.g. drawstring safety, small parts testing).
Conduct bulk audit assessments with a focus on potential safety hazards.
Store visits to assess quality/ compliance of products delivered.
Ad hoc duties (as contracted per project).
Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS
Related Tertiary qualification, plus a minimum of 5-10 years related industry/retail work experience.
Strong knowledge of safety and legal compliance requirements for baby clothing in South Africa.
Knowledge of pattern making will be an advantage.
Experience in grading and garment fit and measuring.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the garment stitch types & knits construction.
Strong commercial eye to identify fit for purpose
Exposure to in-house systems (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) or internet based systems
PC Literate: Google Suite will be an advantage
Corel Draw / Illustrator would be an advantage
Competencies: Confidence and decisiveness; Resourcefulness; Courage; quality-and safety-focused mindset; Service Orientation; Problem Assessment Building and maintaining relationships; Communication, Negotiation and Influencing, Planning and organizing as well as Stress Tolerance.
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