Openings at Ackermans

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures

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Job purpose

• The purpose of the job is to optimize sales and exceed customer expectations through the implementation of the operations strategy and effective management of staff.

You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store

• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management, stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Role Summary

• We are seeking a talented Product Technologist to join our team. Your role will involve providing critical technical support by maintaining and enhancing the consistent quality of our products and processes, aligning with the company's overall product strategy.
• If you're passionate about delivering high-quality products and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• To accurately assess products against company standards and specifications in accordance with the critical path to ensure consistent compliance across all departments and suppliers
• To research, source and assist in the development of new and existing products in accordance with company strategy
• To maintain, communicate and issue standards and product specifications
• To review and provide insights regarding necessary product specification adjustments in accordance with Company strategy

Knowledge required:

• Retail Business processes
• Relevant legislation (e.g. Country of Origin Labelling Act)
• Knowledge of SABS standards
• Supplier base knowledge
• Related services – Distribution Centers, Customer Care, Marketing, Stores, Information Technology, Shipping, and Packaging
• Understand Retail Business critical path
• Departmental (Product Technology) processes and standards
• Product Technology objectives and strategies

Skills required:

• Product development, technical design and/or pattern making
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• The ability to communicate business expectations effectively to suppliers and technical information to non-technical audiences
• Effectively represent the company to external customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Analytical skills

• Sound planning, organising & time management skills
• Good networking, interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Negotiating skills

• Good conflict management skills
• Work independently, as well as be a team player

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Experience required:

• 3 years manufacturing experience (preferably within a clothing environment) and/or sample room experience or 3 years retail experience in product technology with exposure to a broad range of clothing
• Experience working with merchandise suppliers to ensure good product quality and practices
• Experience in product fit and measuring requirements
• Experience in assessing samples and advising on fit for purpose, fit and technical outcomes
• Experience in 3D pattern design
• Outwork (printing, dye-house, fabric mill) exposure
• Experience in garment laboratory testing
• Exposure to production floor, work study and process engineering
• Exposure to textile dyeing, printing and finishing processes
• Exposure to general attachments to specialised manufacturing units
• Exposure to product washes / dyeing processes
• Exposure and/or experience in production quality auditing of textiles
• Exposure to textile development
• Exposure to automation/manufacturing machinery
• Experience in product specific manufacturing, pattern making & grading
• Exposure to pressing, ironing and fusing
• Computer literacy including programs such as Microsoft 365
• Relevant experience in production-related health and safety practices

Essential Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• National Diploma in clothing/fashion design /clothing management OR
• Bachelor's degree in Consumer Science or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate in Fibres and Fabric
• Proficient in Adobe Design Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, In-design & Photoshop)
• Diploma/Degree in Packaging Technology from the Institute of Packaging South Africa

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures

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Role Summary

• Are you a seasoned retail leader with a passion for strategic execution and operational excellence?
• We are looking for a GM: Operations Support to join our dynamic team at the Support Centre in Kuils River.
• This is a key leadership role supporting the Chief Executive: Operations, SBU General Managers, and Field Managers, with a broad and exciting portfolio including Property, Operational Risk, Visual Merchandising, Operations Systems, Projects, Communications, and Fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead specialist teams across seven operational support disciplines
• Translate strategy into actionable operational plans aligned with business objectives
• Partner with SBUs and cross-functional teams to embed best practices
• Lead multiple, cross-functional operations projects from concept to implementation
• Enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiencies
• Ensure compliance and alignment in all systems, risk, and property functions
• Champion effective visual merchandising and trend-led retail environments
• Own operations-related IT and risk strategies
• Manage high-performing teams and drive people development

Key Deliverables

• Execution of Operations Support Strategy aligned to SBU business plans
• Cost optimization and budget accountability (Capex & Opex)
• Project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines
• Effective implementation of visual merchandising programs
• Continuous improvement of retail operations methodologies
• People development: retention, succession planning, diversity goals

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders.
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures