Key Responsibilities
HSE

• Implement and monitor all HSE management systems on site, including, but not limited to HSE guidelines, objectives and practices.
• Schedule and execute audits on site to identify areas of improvement and implement measures as required.
• Carry out risk assessments on a continuous basis on site.
• Provide HSE training, awareness and induction on site to staff, contractors and other relevant parties.
• Engage with staff, contractors and other relevant parties with respect to HSE matters related to the site.
• Keep HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site.
• Keep HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits, licenses, etc.
• Compile monthly site HSE reports.
• Have first line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations and putting measures in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assist Depot Managers to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
• Implement emergency and crisis management plans on site.
• Act as Emergency coordinator on site.
• Implement Environmental Management Plans of the site.
• Monitor environmental footprint on site.
• Other duties as assigned by the HSE&Q Manager.

 
Quality Management

• Administer and maintain non-conformance and suggestion systems, including Corrective and Preventative Action Requests (CPAR), Non-conformance Report
• (NCR) and Field Performance Report (FPR) systems.
• Ensure quality requirements are met by both internal and external audit, review of inspection reports and analysis of non-conformance reporting.
• Ensure quality plans are produced when required and meet requirements.
• Ensure internal quality standards are maintained and monitored.
• Other QM-related duties as assigned by the HSE&Q Manager.

 
Requirements

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HSE legislation (OHS Act and Regulations, NEMA, COIDA, etc.), environmental regulations and  safety procedures
• Minimum 2 year’s OHS certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Logistics, Fuels and Lubes depots and Workshop safety
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems and relevant standards.
• Certified risk assessor, would be an advantage
• Experience in working with quality management systems
• Valid driver’s license is required.

• Issuing requisitions timeously to the relevant staff for issuing stock to the factory

• Transferring Stock Requisitions
  • Transfer stock to the respective warehouse
  • Ensure balance on the requisition matches the system count
  • Investigate any discrepancies
  • Inform buyer on stock being below minimum quantity

• Bag Mo + Bag Production Report
  • Ensure the physical count matches the count on the system
• Rods Mo
• Monthly Fabric Report
  • Ensure report is compiled on a daily basis

• Ordering of labels
  • Ensure stock holdings are kept to a minimum
  • Placing new orders are placed timeously

• COUT Stock transfers
  • Transfer all stock being sent out

• Assemble stock returns
  • Assemble COUT stock / return to RAW warehouse as required.
  • Reconcile all Labour codes daily

Receiving Clerk

• Experience in receiving stock from supplier, checking stock is 100% in good order ( Communication to the relevant people should there be any defects)
• Ensure each delivery received is accompanied with the relevant documentation, signed and receipted on the day of delivery

Responsibilities:

• Basic debtors and creditors / Basic bookkeeping
• Costings
• Cost controls
• Inventory management
• Office management and supplies
• Managing the repairs and maintenance
• Car vehicle license renewals
• Assist the Director on admin related functions

 
Requirements:

• Bookkeeping certification/ Experience in basic bookkeeping
• Advanced Excel
• Strong admin skills
• Own car available for work

The successful candidate should be able to deliver a high level of creative work focused on social media content, ensuring the concept and end product meet the strategic objectives of the brand and drive overall customer engagement across the various platforms.

You will be required to work independently and take ownership of digital brand communications such as Web Design, Social Media and online campaigns to deliver consistent designs that are aligned to brand guidelines.

You will need to work to tight deadlines and be quick under pressure. This role is a great opportunity to play a key part in transforming the digital customers experience.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Digital Design from a recognised institution
• Keen interest in Social Media
• Ability to come up with concepts
• Mac OS platform
• Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop
• Web Design/WordPress knowledge
• Showing enthusiasm for new ideas
• Awareness of current design trends
• Good eye for detail
• High quality of work
• Good time management skills
• Focusing on achieving the goals set for the wider team
• Photography is advantageous

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with pass in Maths
• General computer skills
• PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills
• The ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken word)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Own reliable transport (position will be based in Umhlanga)

 
The desired candidate will be required to perform the following which may not be limited to:

• Assisting on admin related tasks:
• Copy writing
• Assisting with mock-ups on the gifting project
• Researching competitors’ offerings and pricing
• Setting up planograms where required
• Minute taking for meetings
• Assisting with errands

Inter-personal skills

• Needs to have the ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Strong work ethics and values
• Great organization skills

The role will encompass both store and assortment planning for the retail channel; as well as working with the Brand / Sales Managers to support the wholesale business with demand planning. There is a strong focus on improving key performance metrics over time, where the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that these objectives are met.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of seasonal sales and stock plans, encompassing unit projections, price inflation targeting, and product mix optimization.
• Preparation of Seasonal analysis of each Brand in order to fully understand the performance down to the lowest SKU Level; and to use such analysis for Critical Forward Planning for each Brand.
• Assisting with the compilation of annual sales budgets, with ongoing reforecasts at a store, category and product level to ensure achievability and to rebalance OTB commitments.
• Management of the forward order pipeline with international vendors by ensuring OTB commitments are aligned to the budgeted sales plans and Principal Commercial Contracts.
• Managing the critical path of each brand respectively, to optimise the relevant timelines and ensure key interventions are conducted on time.
• Continual assessment of Store performance and implementation of stock management techniques to keep the business aligned to key indicators; including but not limited to effective Replenishment to maximise Sales performance and Market Share.
• Providing support to the Brand Manager and Head of Planning with the setting and maintenance of prices and margins across the range.
• Compilation of regular management and operational reporting to bring visibility to business operations.
• Working closely with the Brand and Purchasing & Customer Services Teams to formulate commercially practical ranges whilst providing and presenting data that supports informed decision making.
• Working with and providing direction and/or guidance to the allocations team to replenish stock to stores to eliminate lost sales opportunities.
• Work jointly with Store Operations and drive development to ensure grading/option plan is in line with space management (pre-season).
• Ensure integration of ratio management in all merchandising activities.
• Ensure that best practise is actioned for in-depth analysis to support buying commitment decisions for each Brand as appropriate.
• Review and action fact-based category input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
• Guide the Operational teams for best practice end-to-end in season management including management of best & worst sellers, in season stock cover management, in season reactivity & sales to space management.
• Provide guidance and strategy for execution of end of season stock management.
• Oversee the optimal flow of merchandise incl. fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and Brand, Visual Merchandising (VM) and Store Operations.
• Support the Business and Finance Teams when conducting Business Reviews for each of the Brands as appropriate.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Essential: Matric
• Desirable: Relevant business related tertiary qualification.
• Essential: Min 3-6 years’ relevant merchandise planning experience in a retail fashion environment. 

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Commercial thinking.
• Presentation skills.
• Knowledge of IT systems and data analytics.
• Client account management.
• Knowledge of market trends and the retail landscape.
• Self-starter and manage own tasks and responsibilities. 

Core Competencies

• Persuading and Influencing.
• Analysing.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Planning and Organising.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.

 
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Information Systems Manager (CPT)
The Information Systems Manager will be required to drive the strategic objectives of the business by progressively leveraging on information systems and technologies, while at the same time managing the expected cost savings/performance improvements. Business intelligence and analytics is at the core purpose of the role.
 
Using strategic analytical concepts and tools to drive business growth and minimise risk and cost, it is expected that the Information Systems Manager will develop a deep understanding of the business processes, how these processes are systemised, and identify opportunities for efficiencies through the effective use of existing and new systems. They will manage and facilitate systems changes impacted by business and vice-versa. They will use widely adopted project management frameworks to drive all systems related projects, considering both business and infrastructure requirements; these include the implementation of information systems projects in addition to good Information Technology service management and change management practices.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements necessary for the implementation of Information Systems Projects/initiatives for the Apparel division.
• Align and support Apparel’s strategic objectives to that of the Group strategies, policies, and structures.
• Set up and manage an effective and efficient co-sourcing Information Systems team utilising the most appropriate internal and external resources to deliver Information Systems business solutions and processes that support Apparel’s strategic objectives.
• Management of Third-Party service providers in order to ensure high performance and reliable service delivery; whilst managing the cost to do effective and efficient business.
• Manage and ensure that the relevant Information Systems project plans and their related critical path deadlines/milestones are met – OTIF – as driven through the Project Plans.
• Provide and present appropriate and relevant reporting to the Executive Management Team; reporting based Monthly, Quarterly and/or as per the relevant Business Reviews.
• Ensure effective people management and a sustained succession and talent pipeline in order to build capability and to support the delivery of the Apparel’s Information Systems Roadmap.
• Effectively drive the day-to-day operational management of Information Systems, including the management of Information and Communication Technologies, ensuring appropriate balance between service and efficiency to ensure cost effective delivery of services in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Manage operating expense budgets and appropriate CAPEX for Information Systems as required by the Business OPCo.
• Continuous monitoring of capacity and availability of all information systems, interfaces, and integrations.
• Business functional review – maintaining map to system requirements.
• Business intelligence review (special focus on planning and demand management).
• Establish and maintain an internal Business Intelligence (BI) centre/hub with cubes/data models, [mobile] BI reporting, dashboards, balance scorecard reporting, and predictive analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Automation of business processes through system-based initiatives (e.g. RPA, IoT, AI etc.).
• Analyse and address business processes for remediation or improvement through use of systems and/or integration (e.g. KPI-based reporting).
• Address real-time integration improvements in line with business needs (e.g. eCommerce and Omni-channel), from Multi-Channel operations to a future Omni Channel Business.
• Evaluate and recommend systems to enhance Supply Chain processes including supplier/customer/sales interaction; along with fully integrated Purchasing & Demand Management.
• Develop standards for Enterprise Information Management, including master data, data migration, metadata management, data quality, and integration.
• Where applicable; and as defined by the Apparel Business; ERP, WMS, Merchandise Planning, Assortment Planning, Point-of-Sale Projects to be completed on time, in budget, in scope, and in alignment with business objectives and expectations of the Business IT Roadmap for overall Systems Improvements.
• Technology migration and consolidation.
• Documentation of information systems landscape.
• Incidents and problem resolution improvement.
• Asset management database up to date.
• Vendor SLA reviews. 

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Business Administration / IT Engineering.
• Min 8 years experience in managing Information Systems functions, including operations and software development (SDLC, Agile).
• Min 8 years experience in strategic IT business intelligence and business analysis.
• Min 8 years in developing and driving digital strategies that have proven to contribute to business growth.
• Min 8 years in working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), including Implementation of an ERP environment, Digital Business (eCommerce), fully integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) together with the various payment solutions incorporating CRM Digital environments.
• Min 5 years experience in development/maintenance of API’s and integration techniques.
• Min 5 years strategic development and business planning. Operational management and/or wholesale and/or logistics background/s.
• Management of IT staff and vendors.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in business systems and not ICT/Infrastructure. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commercial acumen and industry expertise. Business Intelligence.
• Digital Transformation. Business Analysis.
• Customer Relationship Management. Digital marketing and strategies.
• Agile software development project methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
• Commercial minded with track record of delivering improvements and managing third party/vendor performance (including negotiation and contract management).
• Budget and financial planning.

 
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I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

You will contribute to the brand activation team whose responsibilities include inputting the external environment into our innovation process, maximising effectiveness and return of our brands and developing co-operative relationships with our retailer and distributor partners. You will work closely with the account managers to both grow local sales market and expand export territories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotions
• Planning and implementation
• Market Pricing and product costings
• Sales and order management
• Merchandising and in store brand implementation

Educational pre-requisites:

• Degree in Marketing or Business-related field
• At least C Higher grade Maths in Matric (please do not apply if you do not fulfil this criterion)
• Strong computer skills

The Marketing Coordinator will assist and support the Senior Marketing Coordinator and Senior Marketing Manager to build the brand and will be responsible for assisting in the production and execution of strategic marketing plans for the brand in order to build the brand in the market and build our customer base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with and supporting the marketing team to customize the global marketing strategy for the local market.
• Assist in conception, development and coordinating the execution of the SA Brand marketing strategy and brand plans to deliver the quarterly and annual brand objectives and goals as agreed and expressed in the budget.
• Coordinate the implementation of annual marketing plans flowing from corporate objectives and merchandising and operations plans.
• Identify and report on competitor activity nationally.
• Work closely with the marketing team to support seasonal campaigns and sales activities.
• Coordination of all above the line marketing (digital, radio, print, PR, point of sale, events, customer presentations, etc.) as well as below the line marketing (catalogues, sales tools, intranet, newsletters, reviews).
• Support key and wholesale accounts with their marketing objectives based on product buys across apparel and footwear.
• Support sales agents with marketing requests for wholesale customers.
• Together with the marketing team foster an excellent working relationship with the Brand Principal or regional marketing team.
• Develop strong relationships, maintain continuous dialogue and briefing of agencies including but not limited to PR, digital, creative and social media.
• Maintain relations and flow of communication with the Visual Merchandise, Brand, Shipping, Retail Operations Departments.
• Coordinate the execution and communication of in-store material for promotional activities and visual merchandising campaigns.
• Assist with market research activities in store and the general marketplace.
• Coordinate all marketing activities and outputs to ensure that it is customer orientated and leads to a more involved, informed and improved customer experience.
• Manage PO’s for all suppliers and stakeholders, maintaining a close relationship with finance to ensure all PO’s are actioned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Essential: Matric and relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing.
• Essential: Minimum 3 years experience in a similar marketing role within a retail/fashion environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Good communicator and able to cope effectively under time pressure
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Public Relations
• Project Management
• Digital advertising & social media experience
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• Basic understanding and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Data Handling and Analysis

Core Competencies

• Drives for alignment - communicates effectively, influences others, develops relationships, collaborates with others to ensure success.
• Analytical thinker - able to process information effectively and ‘join-the-dots’.
• Drives for results - understands what needs to be done, plans, proactively solves problems, identifies and shares opportunities and issues.
• Energetic - engaged and enthusiastic, can-do attitude and willingness.
• Excellent command of English language, professional manner and work ethic.

 
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

Required Skills:

• Qualification in Logistics preferable
• Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience
• Experience in fuel industry an advantage
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching, purchasing and maintaining fleet vehicles.
• Assisting in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet.
• Developing efficient driver schedules.
• Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
• Registering and licensing all vehicles under their management.
• Finding ways to cut costs and maximise vehicle profits.
• Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency.
• Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.
• Complying with traffic laws and regulations.
• Scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimise downtime and maintain schedules.
• Monitoring driver behaviour and ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Analysing data to increase business operational efficiency.
• Utilising GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.
• Travel will be required from time to time

Required Skills: 

• CA (SA) with minimum 5-7 years post article experience
• Must be able to effectively manage a team
• Able to work under pressure
• Fuel / Chemical Industry experience will be an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of all microsoft office applications 

Requirements 

• Minimum of 10-15 years+ in Human Resources within a full HR Functional Area (i.e., Recruitment, Training& Development, Performance Management, Industrial Relations, etc).
• Experience of managing a small HR Team including Payroll.
• Has previous experience of integration support (desirable).
• Time dealing with Shop Stewards and Regional Office Union Level.
• Time spent in the Road Freight & Logistic Industry Bargaining Council environment or similar.
• Experience project managing and delivering internal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Online research for Senior Merchandiser's buying trip.
• Assorting overseas samples from Senior Merchandiser’s buying trip.
• Trend presentation preparation & presenting to customer along with the designers help.
• Sales for existing & new business.
• Comparison of customer figures TY verse LY ie: total units & value by program by month. Coordinator to pull figures for the Merchandiser. Merchandiser to feedback.
• Buyers briefing. Designer to sit in on the briefing.
• Tender all programs across supplier base, every season (twice a year Winter & Summer) price and factory sample for quick reaction to trade, price and capacity issues.
• Splitting programs across supplier base to ensure less risk and pressure on factory capacity.
• Sourcing new developments. Updates on existing core lines and new styles for testing. Executing sample make up with factory for customer showing. Working a season in advance for the next season presentation.
• Sales analysis feedback & comp shop reporting and feedback.
• Costing negotiations with customer & supplier
• Additional packaging price negotiations. Coordinator to put together for you.
• Compile excel costing document per season to be signed off by management, and handed over to the coordinator for PO raising.
• Approve costings on swift. Management will authorise.
• Setting & cross checking the Monthly & Annual Targets & Budgets. Coordinator to compile for you.
• Communication between customer & supplier on costing/design queries/fabric approvals & all serious related matters. Including management on any serious related matters.
• All samples that we receive from the factories must be shown and checked by you for your approval.
• Weekly meetings with your team to go through existing & new orders, MST and any related issues.
• Weekly feedback meetings with management to update me on current styles, pricing, new samples, deliveries and sales feedback.
• Rails cleaned out at the end of every season ie: fit samples, duplicate samples, old rail samples

Requirements:

• Degree in HR or IR Management or Law
• 5 to 7 years relevant experience within an IR or HR function, 2 of which should include engagement at a senior level
• Experience with union negotiation would be preferred
• Prepared to travel to sites (largely in Zambia, DRC and Mozambique)

 
Knowledge:

• Labour and employment law with the capacity to upskill self on international labour law in the countries in which the Company operates
• Organisational HR and IR policies and procedures
• HR systems

 
Key Responsibilities:
Industrial Relations Policy Development and Implementation:

• Formulate industrial and employee relations policies and SOPs for the Group, recognising specific in-country requirements, and monitor their implementation and Business compliance.

 
Conduct Management:

• Manage and operationalise the policy and guidelines for the management of conduct across the Group.
• Oversee and advise on the processes and systems relating to the management and administration of misconduct including timing, communication, structures and processes with a focus on the application of procedural and substantive fairness.
• Where necessary, process formal misconduct cases by driving the disciplinary process to appropriate completion.

 
Grievance Oversight:

• Where necessary, facilitate the grievance process with the affected national office employee(s) and the other party(ies).
• Manage the operationalisation of policy and guidelines for the management of grievances.
• Monitor and report on grievances lodged across the Business and their resolution.

 
Labour Dispute Resolution:

• Manage the operationalisation of policy and guidelines for the resolution of disputes.
• Manage the operationalisation of processes and systems relating to the administration of applications for dispute resolution.
• Evaluate dispute resolution applications and facilitate their settlement.
• Defend applications for dispute resolution.

 
Bargaining Process Administration and Participation:

• Arrange and conduct advocacy workshops to ensure understanding of agreements and resolutions.
• Plan for collective bargaining processes with recognised unions and employee representatives and negotiate on behalf of the employer.
• Represent the employer in the finalisation of recognition and collective agreements across the Group and manage their implementation and compliance by role-players.
• Collate and present management proposals at collective bargaining sessions.
• Provide feedback to all constituencies on collective bargaining progress.

 
Industrial Action Coordination:

• Disseminate the strike action plan and ensure alignment with any project labour agreements or conditions.
• Provide support and expert guidance to Operations.
• Prepare recommendations regarding the implementation of the “no work no pay” policy.

 
CCMA and Labour Court Representation:

• Ensure the matters are thoroughly prepared for.
• Present the organisation’s case appropriately or brief the assigned attorneys.
• Ensure that the organisation is aware of and complies with the CCMA/labour court rulings.

 
Employee Relations Practice Promotion:

• Provide specialised industrial relations advice and guidance to management.
• Engage regularly with representative unions and employee representatives, where appropriate and required.
• Monitor effectiveness of the operational employee/employer engagements and propose corrective action as necessary, especially ensuring the effective functioning of employee representative committees.
• Monitor action item outcomes and resolution.
• In conjunction with Operations management, develop risk mitigation and communication plans to address labour issues and non-compliance.

 
Professional and Technical Expertise:

• Provide analytics and insights into relevant labour trends to the Operations management and HR executive.
• Provide training and coaching to management regarding industrial and employee relations and conduct management.

 
HR Compliance:

• Formulate an effective HR compliance coverage plan on an annual basis.
• Lead audits across the Group to ensure HR compliance with Company SOPs and policies, in-country legislation and any project labour agreements.
• Facilitate the formulation of corrective actions and monitor their implementation and progress on an ad hoc and regular basis.
• Provide regular reports on relevant KPIs and incidents to the HR Executive in an appropriate format.

 
Effective Teamwork & Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business and HR’s core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

HSE

• Implement and monitor all HSE management systems on site, including, but not limited to HSE guidelines, objectives and practices.
• Schedule and execute audits on site to identify areas of improvement and implement measures as required.
• Carry out risk assessments on a continuous basis on site.
• Provide HSE training, awareness and induction on site to staff, contractors and other relevant parties.
• Engage with staff, contractors and other relevant parties with respect to HSE matters related to the site.
• Keep HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site.
• Keep HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits, licenses, etc.
• Compile monthly site HSE reports.
• Have first line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations and putting measures in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assist Depot Managers to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
• Implement emergency and crisis management plans on site.
• Act as Emergency coordinator on site.
• Implement Environmental Management Plans of the site.
• Monitor environmental footprint on site.
• Other duties as assigned by the HSE&Q Manager.

 

Quality Management

• Administer and maintain non-conformance and suggestion systems, including Corrective and Preventative Action Requests (CPAR), Non-conformance Report
• (NCR) and Field Performance Report (FPR) systems.
• Ensure quality requirements are met by both internal and external audit, review of inspection reports and analysis of non-conformance reporting.
• Ensure quality plans are produced when required and meet requirements.
• Ensure internal quality standards are maintained and monitored.
• Other QM-related duties as assigned by the HSE&Q Manager.

 

Requirements

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HSE legislation (OHS Act and Regulations, NEMA, COIDA, etc.), environmental regulations and  safety procedures
• Minimum 2 year’s OHS certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Logistics, Fuels and Lubes depots and Workshop safety
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems and relevant standards.
• Certified risk assessor, would be an advantage
• Experience in working with quality management systems
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements: 

• Relevant qualification
• 2-4 years' experience in a Multimedia role or similar.
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects/Premiere Pro.
• Strong multimedia portfolio to view

Duties:

• Take an active role in developing digital paid media strategies for clients to support their overall digital marketing strategy
• Translate client KPIs and goals into strategic recommendations across paid media channels
• Conduct audience, keyword, placement, and platform research to help inform clients paid media strategies
• Develop and launch campaigns on Google Ads, paid social and other ad platforms (brief dependant)
• Ensure creative is effectively crafted for ad campaigns across multiple platforms
• Optimize paid media campaigns on an ongoing basis, including bid optimization, landing page recommendations, analysing search query reports, and creating or updating ad copy, messaging, and/or imagery
• Manage budgets to ensure accurate pacing towards client budgets on an ongoing basis
• Create reports (monthly, per campaign, and on request) for clients that include analysis of campaign performance along with strategic recommendations for continual improvement
• Provide recommendations for new account opportunities, including taking advantage of new platform features/capabilities or testing new platforms, channels, or technologies 
• Present reports, deliverables, and strategy presentations both internally and to clients

Requirements:

• Google Ads certified (including fundamentals, search, display, video, shopping, mobile)
• Google Analytics certified
• Working knowledge of paid search and paid social concepts and platforms
• Strong written and communications skills
• Excellent copywriting and grammar skills
• Knowledge of SEO is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both in casual and formal scenarios
• Marketing background with an emphasis on digital and paid media/advertising
• Knowledge of HTML and User Experience (UX) is a plus

Requirements 

• Full Bookkeeping function up to trail balance 
• Full Creditors and Debtors 
• Minimum 5 years experience 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance.
• Full Creditors Function - Source document creation (creating purchase orders to suppliers), verification and processing (verifying purchase order against supplier invoice) allocation of Settlement discounts, journal adjustment and interest allocations.
• Monthly Reconciliations of supplier accounts.
• Full Debtors Function - Source document creation and processing (receiving and capturing sales orders from customer, converting sales orders to invoices), setting up of customers Master files and limits
• Reconciliation of sales journal to customer’s age analysis, Debt collection
• Inventory Control - Recording of Stock in and out, performing bi-monthly stock counts, follow through on stock returns to suppliers as well as extraction and preparation of monthly stock reports.
• Knowledge of VAT, EMP, Compensation Fund, PAYE Returns, EMP 501 Reconciliation and submission, application for letters of good standing, assisting with SARS Audits.
• Fleet management - Keeping track of all company vehicles as well as Directors vehicles, ensuring all licenses and fines are paid and up to date. Compiling monthly schedules for fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance
• Company Credit Cards- Distribution of monthly statements to all divisions, Scrutiny of transactions, Allocation of expenses, Ensuring all supporting documents for expenses are submitted
• Month-end Reporting - Preparation of the monthly management accounts (divisional reporting).
• Analysis and validation of expenses
• Reporting on actual expense versus budgeted figures
• Preparation of reports on income per division
• Reconciliation of Payroll (Salaries, Overtime, Night allowance, Meal Allowance, travel
• Allowance, Cell phone Allowance, Loans etc)
• Management of company compliance documents and status
• Reporting against Job Description in line with departmental systems
• Any other task that might reasonably be requested.

Requirements:

• 3 year’s bookkeeping experience
• Pastel experience
• Relevant qualification advantageous

Key asks and Responsibilities:

HR Related:
Provide a full range of administrative support to HR Manager and HR officer.
Payroll administration support (including overtime etc.).
Support on-boarding process and terminations in a timely manner.
Administer any training requests.
Process expenses and other administration.
Leave and absenteeism administration, capturing on HR system.
Keep track of absenteeism and leave trends, of all entities. Manage the leave system.
Ensure training records are maintained and updated. ATR, WSP, EE.
Employee database and personnel records are updated accurately at all times.
Ensure disciplinary records are updated per employee.
Collate month end report information on headcount, leave management.
- Assist with updating of org chart as and when there are changes made. Provide information if centrally updated (KZN).
- General HR duties when required.
Projects, ‘Add Value’ Initiatives and Ad Hoc Items
- Come up with ideas to improve current HR working practices, once the above have been mastered i.e. you have your administrative house in order.
- Identify key ‘add-value’ projects to work on that will help the business. Own them and deliver in a timely manner.
- Always ensure each project has the operational business’s best interests at heart at all time. Keep the organisations flat and nimble not bogged down with more paperwork!
- Advance any training requests with HR Manager to learn more about HR practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a HR Department.
• Solid understanding of good HR practices in a similar / growing forever changing and dynamic organisation.
• Industry is less important, more important is the similarity of company culture (see above). Smaller nimble and lean operation.
• Strong Administrator
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• High standard of excel and data manipulation.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years experience in a similar role
• Experience with textile product manufacturing
• Strong understanding of machinery
• Strong understanding of productivity
• Hands on management experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving sales and meeting targets.
• Managing and growing existing business and taking initiative with new business opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with buyers, ensuring excellent service and interaction at all times.
• Trend research, buying and presenting ranges to buyers.
• Taking briefs from buyers and costing with relevant suppliers and production team, etc.
• Working closely with patternmaker, grader, and production team, on getting accurate costings.
• Negotiating styling and prices with buyers.
• Executing fit sample make up with sample set.
• Ensuring confirmed orders are placed and handed over to fabric & trims and production teams for follow up.
• Managing coordination of all pre-production approvals and processes right up to delivery.
• Overseeing and signing off on all samples from sample set, and submitting to buyers for approval.
• Ensuring accurate and timeous communication with customers and handling all issues or problems.
• Reporting to Management on current styles, orders, pricing, deliveries, sales feedback, etc.

Requirements

• Relevant Merchandising experience (ideally in ladieswear).
• Solid experience in the industry working and dealing with SA retail chains and buyers.
• Local manufacture experience and understanding of costing and product development for local manufacture.
• A good understanding of retail merchandise cycles and the supply chain.
• Good costing and negotiating skills.
• Product development skills and ability to working with buyers to engineer product offerings.
• Experience in managing leadtimes and meeting critical milestones for on time delivery.
• Must be dynamic and be able to handle pressure and problem solve.
• Must be a good communicator and peoples person.
• Must be able to get on well with colleagues in a team environment.
• Must have a drivers license and be comfortable to meet with customers.

BookPA Duties:

• Travel arrangements
• Stationery
• Filing
• Email correspondence
• Meeting co-ordination
• Meeting agenda
• General tasks
• Attend to general store queries
• Manage diary
• Minutes of meetings
• Maintain marketing supplier list
• Correspondence - Liaise with and co-ordinate information /documents between both parties
• Attendance Register
• Prepare presentations on request

 
CSR:

• Correspondence - Send out letters
• Update report on Kids NET
• SAPS incentive programme - Check diary, Generate life size checks, Information about incident, Co-ordinate meetings

 
Company Gift Cards:

• Stock take of gift cards
• Order as required
• Obtain necessary documentation to ensure cards are loaded correctly – Stores, CSR
• Competition campaign assistance
• Track and monitor

 
Adhoc:

• Marketing trade weekly report
• Store overview list
• Media mappings – Store, Newspaper, Language, Radio station
• Smile Foundation Coordination
• Cash Club & Ubuntu Projects Monitoring & Reporting
• Customer care line - Relieve as required
• New stores - As required

 
Requirements:

• Office /Business Administration Diploma /Executive PA certificate
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant supporting Executive/Senior management level

Responsibilities:

• Development, staging and production environment: Establish the necessary development, testing and production environment and maintain such an environment with up-to-date best practices and tools.
• System performance: Monitoring of application performance and implementation of measures to ensure systems perform at suitable levels.
• Planning and design: Systematically think through and identify a solution, then outline the necessary steps to develop a fully deployable feature set.
• Development: Develop clean, clear and reliable code according to industry best practices.
• Technology evaluation and research: Research and evaluation of new technologies and proposed ways of improving existing systems.
• Technical delivery: Timely and reliable deployments of new features and maintenance fixes.
• Quality and continuous improvements: Continuous measurement of quality of code and features and proactive identification of areas for improvement.
• Standards, policies and procedures: Adopt and assist in implementing standardised, documented ways of work that all team members agree upon and uphold.
• Testing: Implement necessary code testing and do the necessary technical testing before handing features over for QA testing.
• Documentation: Use clear and thorough code commentary and where necessary include process and diagrammatic documentation.
• Production and customer support: Investigate user issues once escalated and resolve issues with the appropriate action.
• Maintenance (Break/Fix): Conduct routine maintenance on application code; either proactively to prevent future issues from arising, or in response to issues identified by users.
• Personal characteristics: Proactive, collaborative, accountable, inclusive, resourceful, professional, considerate.

 
Requirements:

• A BSc in Computer Science
• 2 to 5 years of software engineering or software development experience, preferably in a related field.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python Django & SQL
• Excellent coding skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
• Experience working in an agile team managed by Scrum.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with clients and business partners.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• The ability to travel as necessary.

• Dealing with buyer queries and communication thereof
• Assisting with line showings and follow up sales meetings scheduled timeously
• Attendance of Line showings, taking notes and assisting Coordinator with style briefs
• Sending of style briefs timeously and accurately
• Checking of PO’s against allocated indents.
• Liaising with Coordinator constantly per their buyers costing and fabric styling.
• Liaising with Design teams regarding design requirements; design amendments; tech packs; TD’s and Cads etc.
• Assisting with Sample Approval process
• Checking of photo samples against CAD & TD and attaching photo sample card
• Verifying lab dyes / trims against original swatches
• Preparation of approval documentation with original swatches attached
• Receive approval comments via email and communicate email comments back to supplier
• Filing of all lab dyes / trims after buyers approval
• Assist Coordinator with costing of styles across fabric weights, construction, various levels of styling and finishing (wash etc.)
• Confirmation of delivery date
• Assisting with maintaining costing / Style files
• Assisting with actioning of customer QA comments timeously and accurately.
• Ensure all QA problems at any time throughout the process are known, processed, dealt with and communicated efficiently and effectively.
• Participation with QA in fittings and technical discussions.
• Assist in compiling the QA; PPS; Shipping sample reports and packs – comprehensively and timeously.
• Ensuring PPS reports are sent received and auctioned by the Suppliers.
• Checking of samples against the indent system, CAD & TD
• Submitting report to QA for approval
• Receive QA report & check all measurements & comments
• Timely and accurate communication of the QA report & graded spec to supplier - clearly communicate all changes to supplier
• Communicate with supplier on all failed QA samples  and providing full comments
• Accurate updating of the indent system
• Filing of all QA reports & graded specs
• Preparation of sealed samples & all paperwork for QA rail
• Compiling a QA pack (PPS and QA Sample & all corresponding paperwork) and submit to the warehouse for auditing purposes.
• Chase warehouse for BPS’s 1 week before delivery
• Check samples against indent / CAD & TD
• Verify paperwork (order number, RSP, delivery, etc.) and submit to coordinator for checking

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing QA processes and best practice within the company and across the existing suppliers.
• Communication of company QA process/requirements.
• Consistent/timeous response and communication with the merchandise team and suppliers.
• Overseas and local travel, where necessary, to implement QA process with suppliers when necessary.
• General supplier performance analysis and reporting on QA issues.
• Factory visits where appropriate – appraisal and reports thereof.
• Facilitating the QA process.
• Measuring all QA submissions (1st QA, resubs, PPS samples, shipping samples, BPS samples etc.) timeously and accurately.
• Understanding of the measuring techniques/requirements/acceptable standards across various categories.
• Amendments to patterns where and when necessary.
• Scheduling of daily fittings with Product Development team.
• Effective and efficient management of the QA–In, QA-Out system (i.e. consistently meeting QA deadlines).
• Ensuring QA comments are actioned timeously and accurately (reviewing and advising where necessary).
• Issuing of graded spec to suppliers.
• Liaising with Design team regarding patterns, specs, design amendments, fits etc.
• Liaising with suppliers via the Buying team, regarding specs, fits, pattern amendments and overall production/ QA queries.
• Implementation and scrutiny of the Shipping sample process, ensuring reports are completed, suppliers are communicated to and the company policies are enforced regarding inferior quality and shipping.
• Shipping sample reports completed and submitted timeously and accurately.
• Shipping sample pack (QA, PPS and Shipping sample) – to be compiled and provide to Coordinators timeously and accurately.

 

Requirements

• Matric and relevant tertiary qualification in Clothing Technology.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within a retail/fashion environment.

As the Brand Custodian of a global Fashion Apparel brand, the primary function of this role is product selection, range building and ensuring appropriate pricing architecture, in order to provide a balanced product range and assortment of merchandise. Responsible for fostering a close relationship with the Brand Principal and will be directly accountable for the effective leadership and profitable management of the brand.

Essential duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving brand strategy to achieve a financial performance in line with Brand positioning and agreed objectives.
• Responsible for leading full buying process for the brand including range architecture and development, design, and procurement of seasonal product ranges.
• Coordinate planning and budgeting incl. post seasonal analysis, market feedback, trend analysis, and retail shopping lists.
• Collaborate with Planning to agree sales plan, profitability targets and pricing architecture.
• Collaborate with Marketing to effectively develop and execute the brand marketing strategy.
• Build and develop professional relationships with the Brand Principal, key customers & accounts.
• Ensure the range satisfies both the wholesale and retail strategies and provide input to both these channels.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations to co-ordinate seasonal retail and wholesale VM strategy and to successfully implement all VM guidelines in line with Brand standards.
• Guide & influence all Brand DNA experiences in both retail and wholesale channels.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Buying or Brand Management.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a senior Brand/Buying Management capacity, in a Fashion Retail environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas
• High level of organisation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to travel (local and overseas)

Core Competencies

• Attitude - Enthusiastic, positive “can do" attitude with regards to work and motivates others to do the same.
• Ownership - Assumes responsibility for his/her own job, tasks, and actions.
• Commitment - Working with urgency and focus to be successful in achieving individual and company goals. Always looks after the best interest of the team and the company.
• Drive & Energy - Proactive, always ensuring that everything is achieved in the most productive way with a sense of purpose.
• Delivery - Acting, at all times, with integrity, providing quality service, being reliable and responsible. Taking time out to understand client, customer, and business needs. Always meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Relationships - Treating one another with respect, providing support to one another, working co-operatively and making our work environment a fun and enjoyable place.
• Communication - Encouraging a culture of understanding, honesty and transparency by sharing relevant information with fellow colleagues and departments in a timeous and effective manner.
• Integrity - Demonstrating sound ethical and moral principles at work. Being honest, and open with co-workers and managers.
• Quality - Produces work of a high standard that is complete, accurate and in the correct format; checks the accuracy of own work; identifies and corrects errors.

 
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