Garment Technologist (Northern Suburbs (Cape) at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To provide a quality assurance service to Pep Merchandise department, Supply Chain and Suppliers.

Requirements
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
• Approval/rejection of fabric testing reports
• 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
• Bulk audit assessments 
• Store visits to assess quality of products delivered
• Ad hoc duties (as contracted per project)

JOB  INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Related Tertiary qualification
• A minimum of 5-10 years experience as a Technologist in clothing/home softs/retail QA technology 
• Industry experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge of pattern making will be an advantage
• Experience in grading and garment fit and measuring. 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of underwear construction
• In-depth experience in outer garment technology in retail will be an advantage
• Strong commercial eye to identify fit for purpose
• Exposure to in-house systems (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), Centric, or internet based systems
• PC Literate: Google Suite will be an advantage
• Corel Draw / Illustrator would be an advantage
• Competencies: Devotion to Quality; Decisiveness; Results Oriented; Structuring; Adaptability; Assertiveness; Drive; Initiative

CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2026