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Truworths invites qualified applicants to apply for their Trainee Garment Technologist vacancies. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2025.
What the Job Is All About
Truworths is looking for a young fashion enthusiast who loves to work with clothes and wants to learn how to make them look and feel great. As a Trainee Garment Technologist, you’ll work right in the Truworths Head Office in Cape Town. It’s a permanent, on‑site job that gives you a front‑row seat to how a big retail brand creates and checks its products.
Why Garment Quality Matters
In the world of fashion, the clothes that customers buy have to be perfect. A Trainee Garment Technologist’s main job is to make sure every piece of clothing meets the high standards that Truworths promises. By spotting problems early, you help keep customers happy and reduce the number of returns.
Your Daily Tasks
- Set and check quality standards for every garment.
- Help suppliers understand and hit Truworths quality expectations.
- Work with the buying team from when a design starts to when the final product is made.
- Approve items before they go into production.
- Cut down on customer returns by making sure everything is built right from the start.
- Add ideas to product development so clothes are both technically solid and stylish.
What We Need From You
- Education: A college or university course in clothing technology, fashion design, or a similar field.
- Experience: If you have already worked with suppliers or in a similar role, that’s a plus.
- Communication Skills: You’ll need to talk clearly with suppliers, designers, and the team.
- Attention to Detail: Spotting small errors in construction or fit is key.
- Problem‑Solving: Fixing quality hiccups or production snags quickly.
- Confidence and Influence: You should be able to stand up for the standards you set.
Where You’ll Be
You’ll be based in the Truworths Head Office in Cape Town. The role offers hands‑on experience in:
- Garment technology
- Quality assurance
- Product development
You’ll work alongside a professional team that loves fashion and design.
How to Apply
Ready to start a career in clothing technology?
- Visit the Truworths graduate portal.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Submit your resume and any relevant portfolio samples (if you have them).
Why This Job Is Great
- Learn from the Inside: You’ll see how a top retailer creates, checks, and sells clothes.
- Build Important Skills: Quality checking, teamwork, supplier relations.
- Make a Real Impact: Your work reduces returns and keeps customers smiling.
- Grow into the Fashion World: Experience in garment technology can open doors to many other roles.
Apply today to kick‑start your journey with Truworths and become a key player in fashion quality.