Latest Job Opportunities at Truworths

Key Responsibilities    

• Range preparation, coordination and presentation.
• Range execution in alignment with the business objectives.
• Presenting range reviews.
• Product Development.
• Sourcing of suppliers and new products.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Effectively collaborating with the relevant stakeholders and departments.
• Overseeing the Product Quality and Suitability.
• Controlling sample stock.
• General buying administrative functions.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of retail merchandise buying experience is essential.
• Experience working in a Homeware retail environment.
• Working knowledge of the retail cycle and merchandise buying principles and processes.
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required.

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Key Responsibilities    

• You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level. Your energy, innovative approach and passion for product will ensure your competitive edge in this fast paced environment.

Qualifications and Experience    

• 6 to 8 years of experience either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Accessories or Footwear
• A relevant tertiary qualification

Competencies    

• Exceptional technical merchandising skills
• Proven ability to interpret trends and conceptualise product
• The ability to work individual fashion aspects into an overall strategy culminating in practical delivery at retail level
• Energy, innovative approach and passion for product
• Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

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Key Responsibilities    

• You will need to have exceptional technical merchandising skills and the proven ability to interpret trends, conceptualise product and work individual fashion aspects such as colour, fabric and silhouette into an overall product strategy, culminating in practical delivery at retail level.
• Your energy, innovative approach and passion for product will ensure your competitive edge in this fast paced environment.

Qualifications and Experience    

• 6 to 8 years of experience either in retailing or clothing manufacturing as a Buyer in Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Accessories or Footwear.
• A relevant tertiary qualification

Competencies    

• Exceptional technical merchandising skills
• Proven ability to interpret trends
• Proven ability to conceptualise product
• Energy
• Innovative
• A passion for product environment

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Key Responsibilities    

• Creative and conceptual input
• Develop fashion ranges that are fashion forward to meet our customers needs
• Product design and construction
• Combine trend information with commercial awareness
• Constant product analysis
• Optimising relationships with suppliers
• Negotiation
• Managing budgets

Qualifications and Experience    

• Creative qualification
• Preferably fashion degree/ diploma
• Please ensure a copy of your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and/or Tertiary Qualification and academic transcripts/results are uploaded to your Truworths Career Website Profile.

Competencies    

• A passion for the world of fashion
• Strong negotiation skills

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Key Responsibilities    

• Business analysis
• Sales forecasting
• Stock management
• Margin and markdown management
• Developing and monitoring the financial plans that support product ranges
• Strategic input on product
• Optimising merchandise performance

Qualifications and Experience    

• B.Com, B.SC or other numerate tertiary qualification
• Please ensure a copy of your CV, ID, Matric Certificate and/or Tertiary Qualification and academic transcripts/results are uploaded to your Truworths Career Website Profile.

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Key Responsibilities    

• Working closely with our fashion Merchandise Buyers and suppliers
• Systems used internationally in conjunction with bespoke in-house systems
• Ensuring that the right mix of merchandise reaches the right stores at the right price, right on time

Qualifications and Experience  

• 3 or more years of experience preferably within a fashion retailer
• Relevant numerical tertiary qualification
• Advantageous systems e.g. Oracle, ProClarity and PLM

Competencies    

• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Numerical ability
• Systems oriented
• Strong trader instinct
• Willing and open to contributing ideas for the greater success of the business
• Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Agility, flexibility and adaptability

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Key Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the fast and cost effective purchase of finished goods
• Negotiating prices and delivery dates
• Building relationships with Suppliers and Manufacturers
• Understand the workmanship involved and being able to suggest options to change fabric and construction
• Disciplined to ensure that the critical path is met
• Attention to detail as briefs need to be accurately executed, PLM System needs to be up to date
• Trader instinct to ensure growth of the portfolio
• Negotiation skills – Having the ability to negotiate prices and find win-win situations between Buyer and supplier pertaining to styling changes

Qualifications and Experience    

• Previous experience in working and communicating directly with overseas suppliers
• Strong administrative including strong written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Experience in working in a Manufacturing (or similar) background would be preferred
• Previous experience managing a Sourcing Assistant
• Has travelling experience and is able to travel abroad

Competencies    

• Team player with the ability to upward manage
• Able to build productive relationships with buyers and suppliers
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be solution-focussed
• Innovative - work smarter and suggest systems to enable this
• Good presentation skills

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Key Responsibilities    

• Taking effective briefs from Buyers
• Negotiating and liaising with suppliers, local and international
• Managing strict deadlines
• Liaising with key stakeholders to meet required standards
• Work with Buying and Quality teams to achieve fashionable products

Qualifications and Experience    

• Tertiary qualification:
• Clothing technology correlated work experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of product supply and manufacturing

Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Assertiveness and influencing ability
• Highly energetic

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Key Responsibilities    

• Setting and maintaining of quality standards for the business
• Supporting suppliers in achieving the quality standards expected by Truworths
• Supporting and advising buying team in fit stages from design to manufacturing
• Approving merchandise for production
• Managing and reducing customer returns
• Product development 

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification: clothing technology or related work experience
• Supplier experience is an added advantage

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Key Responsibilities    

• Auditing of stores
• Attending stocktakes
• Conducting investigations

Qualifications and Experience    

• Minimum 3 years of retail experience, specifically in Store Management and Administration, but preferably in Area Management
• Experience in Internal Auditing
• An understanding of basic Audit methodologies
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Computer literate (word, excel, etc.)
• Strong planning, administrative and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Degree/Diploma in Commerce/Internal Auditing preferable
• Report writing skills essential
• Must have valid driver’s license, their own vehicle and be able to travel away from home +- 1 week per month. 

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Key Responsibilities    

• Auditing of stores
• Attending stocktakes
• Conducting investigations

Qualifications and Experience    

• Minimum 3 years of retail experience, specifically in Store Management and Administration, but preferably in Area Management
• Experience in Internal Auditing
• An understanding of basic Audit methodologies
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Computer literate (word, excel, etc.)
• Strong planning, administrative and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Degree/Diploma in Commerce/Internal Auditing preferable
• Report writing skills essential
• Must have valid driver’s license, their own vehicle and be able to travel away from home +- 1 week per month. 

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• This role requires you to partner with Line Managers in the Merchant Area of the business to facilitate and drive:
• General HR support to both Line Managers and employees
• Support Line Managers with leadership development and retention, in line with Truworths' Purpose, Values and Vision
• Assist in the overall performance management of employees
• Mentoring, developing and recruiting young talent on our Graduate Merchant Trainee Programme

Key Responsibilities:

HR Generalist:

• HR Support for both Staff and Managers (with support from HR Specialists)
• Partner with Line Managers in developing talent for performance and succession within the Merchant Function
• Mentor individuals at all levels, for example, facilitating 360 degree feedback, supporting with development plans, proposing and implementing development solutions
• Coaching of staff at all level and on all employee relations issues in conjunction with central HR
• Contribute to strategic retention discussions
• Facilitate Graduate development through in-house Graduate Programme
• Coaching and mentoring graduates on our Merchant Trainee Programme
• Support in-house Graduate Recruitment Programme, in the recruitment and selection process
• Assist in the enhancements of the Merchant Trainee Programme
• Facilitation of workshops
• Supporting and developing Merchant Trainers in the business
• HR Projects aligned to current business need
• Projects vary according to business need, but are typically centred on strategic business imperatives that drive improvements to performance, succession and retention development and implementation of training material and tools

Qualifications and Experience    

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous 
• Preferably 2-3 years’ experience in an OD/Coaching/Training/HR Gen context or related experience
• HR Generalist experience:
• Experience in Training and Development
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Organised and able to execute the implementation of HR Projects
• Technical: Essential Competencies:
• Computer literate with excellent Excel skills
• Behavioural:
• Able to multi task and enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong task focus and need for structure
• Creative and innovative with a practical orientation and an ability to get things done
• Flexible and highly energetic
• Passion and keen interest in development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Able to influence
• Confidential
• Strong communicator: both written and verbal

Competencies    
Key Responsibilities:

HR Generalist:

• HR Support for both Staff and Managers (with support from HR Specialists)
• Partner with Line Managers in developing talent for performance and succession within the Merchant Function
• Mentor individuals at all levels, for example, facilitating 360 degree feedback, supporting with development plans, proposing and implementing development solutions
• Coaching of staff at all level and on all employee relations issues in conjunction with central HR
• Contribute to strategic retention discussions
• Facilitate Graduate development through in-house Graduate Programme:
• Coaching and mentoring graduates on our Merchant Trainee Programme
• Support in-house Graduate Recruitment Programme, in the recruitment and selection process
• Assist in the enhancements of the Merchant Trainee Programme
• Facilitating on workshops
• Supporting and developing Merchant Trainers in the business HR Projects aligned to current business need:
• Projects vary according to business need, but are typically centred on strategic business imperatives that drive improvements to performance, succession and retention development and implementation of training material and tools

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Key Responsibilities    

• You will play an important role within the payroll and HR functions, and will specifically be tasked with the following tasks and responsibilities:
• Maintenance of the Oracle payroll and HR system;
• Daily payroll input to ensure employees are paid timeously;
• Keeping accurate records and filing of:
• New engagements, terminations, promotions and transfers, caretaking and other allowances
• Leave balance audits
• Daily queries
• Any input affecting salaries
• Checking of payroll and dispatch
• Month end reconciliations and payments
• Liaise between HR, divisional offices, Retirement Fund Administrators and Healthcare Administrator on all and any salary related matters
• Employment confirmations as and when required
• General office duties, which include, but is not limited to filing, answering telephones, etc.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Must have 1 to 2 years working experience within a payroll and benefits environment, with practical job related skills
• Relevant qualification an advantage
• Expertise/experience with UK Payroll would be advantageous
• Must have a flair for figures
• Good understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory knowledge
• An advantage would be to have an understanding of Sectorial Determination 9.

Competencies    

• Computer literate (MS Office Suite) and preferably, but not essential, to have knowledge of the Oracle Payroll and HR system
• Must be able to work in a highly pressurised and deadline driven environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Be able to use initiative and be pro-active
• Good team spirit
• Thorough, punctual and committed
• Self-motivated, organised and systematic
• Highly adaptable, dependable, receptive and resilient.