{"id":10072,"date":"2025-05-08T14:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/garment-technologist-kidswear-western-cape-pep-store-manager-8783-pinetown-st-johns-centre-kwazulu-natal-kwazulu-natal\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T00:24:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T00:24:59","slug":"garment-technologist-kidswear-western-cape-pep-store-manager-8783-pinetown-st-johns-centre-kwazulu-natal-kwazulu-natal","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=10072","title":{"rendered":"Garment Technologist: Kidswear (Western Cape) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Pep &#8211; Store Manager &#8211; 8783 &#8211; Pinetown. St Johns Centre (KwaZulu Natal) (Kwazulu Natal)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<br \/>\nPURPOSE OF THE POSITION<\/p>\n<p>\t\u00a0To 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.<\/p>\n<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>\tAssessment and feedback of \u00a0fit, \u00a0pre-production and production samples from suppliers.<br \/>\n\tWork as part of the Product Development team to create new silhouettes and shapes.<br \/>\n\tCompile and create \u00a0technical briefs and size specifications tailored for Kids.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tApproval\/rejection of fabric testing reports, component testing reports in line with safety and legal requirements.<br \/>\n\tCommunicate changes to \u00a0suppliers by providing technical feedback and diagrams.<br \/>\n\tAssist with the creation of \u00a0technical manuals in accordance with Pep\u2019s processes and standards.<br \/>\n\tEnsure all babywear complies with South African safety regulations and legislation (e.g. drawstring safety, small parts testing).<br \/>\n\tConduct bulk audit assessments with a focus on potential safety hazards.<br \/>\n\tStore visits to assess quality\/ compliance of products delivered.<br \/>\n\tAd hoc duties (as contracted per project).<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>JOB \u00a0INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n<p>\tRelated Tertiary qualification, plus a minimum of 5-10 years related industry\/retail work experience.<br \/>\n\tStrong knowledge of safety and legal compliance requirements for baby clothing in South Africa.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of pattern making will be an advantage.<br \/>\n\tExperience in grading and garment fit and measuring.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tThorough knowledge and understanding of the garment stitch types &amp; knits construction.<br \/>\n\tStrong commercial eye to identify fit for purpose<br \/>\n\tExposure to in-house systems (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) or internet based systems<br \/>\n\tPC Literate: Google Suite will be an advantage<br \/>\n\tCorel Draw \/ Illustrator would be an advantage<br \/>\n\tCompetencies: 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.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.pepstores.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"PEP","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.pepstores.com","_company_tagline":"Welcome to PEP! 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