Are you a creative, hands-on individual with an eye for quality, styling details, branding and graphics? Truworths is recruiting job-seekers of such competencies for various Graduate opportunities.
Closing date: 31 December 2024
Location: Cape Town
As we shall highlight below, various Trainee opportunities are open for application at Truworths in the Western Cape. Now, let’s get into the detail and How you can Apply.
Careers at Truworths
A career at Truworths means working at a dynamic environment where you will be constantly challenged to reinvent yourself and help Truworths stay at the forefront of the South African fashion industry.
Your job will also come with great perks and benefits, as well as vast opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
Available Graduate Opportunities
Trainee Fashion Graphic Designer
| Reference Number | TRU231221-6 |
| Job Title | Trainee Fashion Graphic Designer |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
Being creative is your game; you thrive on designing original artworks and branding in line with fashion trend. Keeping up to date with the latest graphics and print direction shown on the catwalks, tradeshows and key influencing brands is what drives you.
In this role you will work closely with Buyers; Fashion Designers; Manufacturers; Printers and Mills to create fashionable prints that reflect each brands unique DNA. This opportunity is based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
Qualifications
- Graphic Design, Surface/textile design, Fashion Design or a related qualification
- Technical ability to design graphics for fashion garments and fabrics
- A basic understanding of various print techniques e.g. Screen prints, digital prints
- Knowledgeable and up to date on the latest branding and graphics for the season
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Trainee Fashion Designer
| Reference Number | TRU231221-5 |
| Job Title | Trainee Fashion Designer |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
Trend spotting is your game; you thrive on researching the hottest trends. Keeping up to date with the latest celebs, bloggers, influencers and designers is what drives you. You influence the unique look and feel of the various brands through your design skills and research ability.
Working closely with the Buyer, as a team, you make sure to give the consumer the trendiest product for the season. This opportunity is based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
Qualifications
- Fashion design qualification or related qualification
- Fabric and garment construction knowledge
- Graphic design knowledge would be of great benefit to assist the buying teams in their product development
Trainee Sourcing Coordinator
| Reference Number | TRU231221-4 |
| Job Title | Trainee Sourcing Coordinator |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
A Trainee Sourcing Coordinator is someone who has experience with a clothing supplier or fashion retailer. In addition this person needs to be highly organized, a “go getter” who loves fashion and can negotiate for our buying teams.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification: Clothing technology correlated work experience
- Strong organisational skills
- Knowledge of product supply and manufacturing
Trainee Garment Technologist
| Reference Number | TRU231221-3 |
| Job Title | Trainee Garment Technologist |
| Business Area | Manufacturing |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
A stitch out of place, a slip of the seam – you find a way to fix it! As a Garment Technologist, you ensure we maintain a high standard of fashionable quality for the consumer.
Your technical knowledge and attention to detail aid you in making solid garment construction recommendations to maintain the quality standards of the business.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification: clothing technology or related work experience
- Supplier experience is an added advantage
Trainee Planner
| Reference Number | TRU231221-1 |
| Job Title | Trainee Planner |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Trainee Planner role on our Merchant Training Programme. As a Fashion Planner, you are the power behind the money.
You play a key role in the company’s purchasing environment. As a natural trader, you will utilise your analytical skills, coupled with your strong numeric ability, to analyse and forecast financial and product trends to support the ultimate goals of the organisation.
You enjoy engaging with technology and various systems with the aim to innovate and improve processes.
Qualifications
- B.Com, B.SC or other numerate tertiary qualification
Trainee Buyer
| Reference Number | TRU231221-2 |
| Job Title | Trainee Buyer |
| Business Area | Merchandising |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Workplace Type | On-site |
Truworths have an exciting job opportunity for a Trainee Buyer role on our Merchant Training Programme. You are all about fashion!
You take inspiration from international style trends and apply it to your range to ensure you provide the South African consumer with the hottest fashion looks. Your negotiation skills, creative flair and strong administrative skills are critical to your success to grow as a Buyer.
Qualifications
- Creative qualification
- Preferably fashion degree/ diploma
How to Apply
To apply online for the 2024 Truworths Graduate Training Opportunities. To apply,
- Visit the Truworths Graduate Training opportunities page and go through the listed programmes
- For the graduate programme you wish to apply for, make sure you meet the minimum requirements
- Proceed and apply via a link button on the vacancy page.
Please ensure a copy of your CV, Portfolio, ID, Matric Certificate and/or Tertiary Qualification and academic transcripts/results are uploaded to your Truworths Career Website Profile.
