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  • Posted: Feb 11, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • TFG (The Foschini Group) is a South African fashion lifestyle retailer & comprises of 22 fashion forward brands. Our range includes some of the leading fashion, home wear, sportswear, cellular and jewellery brands in the country, as well as a host of innovative financial services. TFG comprises of the following 22 exciting retail brands; @home, @homelivi...
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    Senior Product Development Technologist- TFG Beauty

    Job Description
    Key Responsibilities:

    Execution of the TFG Beauty Private Label Strategy

    • Contribute to and implement the TFG Beauty PL strategy within the product group.
    • Manage and implement the product development and product execution sign-off processes in line within TFG Beauty Processes
    • Play an active role in the development and implementation of new product
    • Understand and benchmark the quality, innovation and sustainability of product. 
    • Develop and implement innovation opportunities 
    • Manage and implement sustainability processes within the Product Group.
    • Implement TFG’s GMP compliance policies 
    • Continuously assess opportunities for value engineering with clear tracking and measurement.
    • Evaluate product standards and set new standards where applicable.
    • Keep abreast of local and overseas raw material and new product developments
    • Ensure all PL products comply with agreed local and international regulations and standards 
    • Provide input into the supplier strategy and onboarding where required

    Customer focus

    • Analyse customer feedback through various channels to improve product quality and durability.
    • Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and closed off within the required timelines.

    Supplier Performance Review

    • Input into post seasonal analysis to review supplier performance relevant to key metrics.
    • Identify key trends and make recommendations for improvement.

    People Management

    • Develop, motivate, mentor and inspire Technologists and Assistant Technologists to achieve and deliver the group strategy and plans that will ensure high performance.

    Supplier Management 

    • Manage the beauty buying category processes during the manufacture of product. 
    • Ensure manufacturing processes are in line with best practices.
    • Manage the day-to-day relationships with the manufacturers to ensure that they are operating to the required technical standards.
    • Manage specifications and technical packs to ensure product meets aesthetic, technical, performance & quality expectations.
    • Manage the supply base in line with Group Strategy.
    • Drive sustainability responsibility initiatives with Group Sustainability
    • Develop and nurture relationships with suppliers.
    • Identify and develop new opportunities for enterprise and supplier development.

    Stakeholder Management 

    • Develop and maintain a seamless relationship with key stakeholders i.e. design, buying, planning, marketing and compliance.  
    • Empower the buying groups by providing product knowledge. 
    • Take joint ownership of the product development with the design and buying group and ensure adherence to critical path.

    Qualifications & Experience:

    • BTECH /Chemistry/Engineering/Material Sciences
    • 2 years Retail experience 
    • 3 years Product Development experience
    • 3 years Cosmetic Regulatory and Compliance Experience essential

    Skills: 

    • Product Development   
    • Exceptional time management, being able to adhere to strict deadlines
    • Strong stakeholder management and cross collaboration skills

    Behaviour: 

    • Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
    • Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
    • Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
    • Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
    • Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
    • Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
       

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