Available Jobs at Jonsson Workwear

The skills and experience that will make you a solid fit for this role:

• A relevant qualification in Work Study, with a proven track record in operational breakdowns, line balancing and applying GSD standards.
• A sound understanding of the sewing manufacturing industry.
• Studying toward, or completed, a qualification in Industrial Engineering would be an added advantage.

The practical, solutions-focused thinker best suited to this role will be required to:

• Use GSD methodology to create accurate labour breakdowns for costing, aligned with the latest and most efficient manufacturing methods.
• Ensure labour breakdowns take into account available machinery, current line setups and the skills in each factory.
• Observe and audit factory lines to identify smarter ways of working, and provide optimal line balances that maximise efficiency across teams.
• Maintain alignment between costed SMVs and actual SMVs for pre-production and bulk production, by style.
• Analyse quality results and recommend improvements for smoother, more efficient production.

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These are the traits that will set you apart as our Product team’s footwear visionary:

• Lead the development of our safety and non-safety footwear ranges, taking ownership of the full development process at every stage, from strategy and sourcing to final sign-off.
• Consistently work in partnership with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, propose solutions and ensure fit-for-purpose intent is upheld.
• Inject your authentic obsession for design excellence, practical innovation and performance details into every footwear development project.
• Conduct essential research to better understand customers’ specific needs, and create solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate the communication skills needed to propose ideas, articulate requirements and oversee the production process with confidence.
• Exhibit the curiosity and determination to expand your knowledge and skills, to continually pitch new footwear innovations while enhancing our existing footwear range.

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As our custodian for our garment innovation, you will be required to: 

• Show the drive, grit and dynamism needed to innovate and create in our fast-paced environment.  
• Apply your meticulous attention to detail, infinite imagination and knack for garment functionality in the development of our functional and reliable workwear.  
• Take ownership of each project with pride, using your ingenuity to originate practical, reliable staples that embody the Jonsson Workwear brand. 
• Possess our shared customer-centric obsession to best serve those we outfit.  
• Exhibit the confidence needed to collaborate and present your creative ideas with all levels of the business. 
• Display the genuine curiosity to dig deeper, asking the end-users the right questions to ensure the garments we create fulfil their intended function effectively.  
• Keep asking What’s Next? Not only to pioneer new garment innovations, but to elevate and evolve our existing ranges too.  

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The precision- and practicality-obsessed Textile Technologist who joins our Product Development team will be required to:

Source, evaluate and approve the best fabrics for new garments and updates on existing designs.
Leverage your instincts for fabric performance to guide its application across multiple garments and ranges.
Develop trim specifications and collaborate with suppliers to ensure samples comply with our exacting requirements.
Test and analyse textiles and trims to ensure they meet our strict standards of strength and performance.
Investigate and troubleshoot fabric-related issues during production, and propose actionable solutions.
Develop, implement and conduct testing protocols that continually enhance fabric performance.
Stay up to date on textile innovations and sustainability practices, and apply insights to enhance our ranges.
Collaborate with Operations teams to source trims and textiles, negotiate lead times, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Take great pride in ensuring accurate records of all financial activity.
• Ensure accurate customer payments, efficient invoicing, and balancing of accounts.
• Reconcile month-end claims and statements.
• Process all new credit applications.
• Ensure precise and accurate credit checks on new customers.
• Monitor RMAs – return authorisations.
• Review validity of POD’s on our transporters site.
• Work closely with our Sales team to ensure that each of our customers receives the ultimate Jonsson Workwear customer experience.

The experience we’re looking for:

• Previous work experience as a credit controller.
• Experience using Syspro ERP system preferable.
• Computer Literate using MS Office.
• Any previous administration or data capturing experience is advantageous.

The type of personality that will excel:

• Works quickly and accurately and demonstrates attention to detail in their work.
• Has the right attitude and willing to learn.
• Likes to get “stuck in” and has a sense of urgency to deliver agreed results.
• Well-spoken with an excellent telephone manner.

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The type of personality that will excel:

• Self-motivated and purpose-driven, hungry for real-life experience.
• Self-disciplined with a focused and determined attitude.
• A people-orientated person who thrives on being able to engage and collaborate with others.
• Natural intuition to gauge people and situations well.
• Humble yet assertive; able to hold oneself and others accountable.
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on, gets stuck in and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
• A naturally inquisitive mind who stays informed and is constantly seeking out knowledge. 
• An eagerness to not only learn but to share knowledge with those around them.
• A solutions-driven person who has a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The experience we’re looking for: 

• Maximum age of 25 years old.
• Completing their final year of study in 2025 (undergraduate or postgraduate qualification) – qualification to be complete before the commencement date.
• Interest and involvement in community outreach and social activities.
• Part-time work experience is preferable. 
• Outstanding academic achievement.
• No previous formal full-time work experience.
• Living in South Africa.

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If your proactive work ethic, solutions-focused mindset and hunger for continual learning set you apart, you could be the perfect fit for our team.

We’re looking for an innovative, lateral-thinking Digital Designer ready to make an impact by:

• Creating magnetic and memorable, high-quality designs for our website, social media pages, email campaigns and digital advertising.
• Optimising designs for a range of formats through your exceptional understanding of digital platforms.
• Delivering creative solutions with forward-thinking ideas, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborating with our in-house Marketing team to develop innovative design strategies that boost our various campaigns.
• Staying ahead of emerging digital and design trends to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.

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What You’ll Bring to Our Team:

• A deep understanding of digital printing technologies, including Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Digital Transfer Printing (DTF) systems.
• A passion for delivering exceptional print quality that exceeds customer expectations.
• Leading a team in a high-energy, fast-paced production environment.
• An eye for precision and detail, ensuring every print is just as envisioned.
• A mindset focused on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and schedule printing projects for various systems, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead and guide the team, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques to optimise workflow and reduce lead times.
• Monitor production volumes, setting clear objectives for each shift.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), keeping quality at the forefront.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks, ensuring every print meets high standards.
• Maintain printing equipment, ensuring optimal performance through proactive maintenance.
• Stay ahead of industry advancements, exploring new technologies to enhance our printing capabilities.

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The perceptive and self-motivated Demand Planner best suited to our team will:

• Be a natural problem solver, using data and insights to make informed decisions that improve demand forecasting.
• Pay close attention to data details while keeping a strategic view of the business’s bigger-picture objectives.
• Proactively coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimise stock levels for marketing campaigns, new product launches and merchandising strategies.
• Liaise between Operations and stores, providing clear communication and hands-on support to coordinate accurate stock levels.
• Continually pursue smarter, more efficient ways to enhance processes that ultimately best serve our customers.

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The essential requirements of the Product Specialist role include:

• Upholding a customer-centric approach, continually pre-empting and prioritising customer needs.
• Effectively coordinating with multiple teams to ensure accurate and sufficient garment availability to meet customer order time frames.
• Overseeing and taking full responsibility for stock levels of your allocated product category.
• Maintaining meticulous and up-to-date administrative records with complete accuracy.
• Make swift, informed decisions under time pressure to meet deadlines.
• Leverage your innovative thinking to propose practical solutions that enhance Forecasting team processes and ultimately best serve the customer.