The Jonsson Manufacturing team is responsible for bringing our garments to life by consistently producing high-quality products in order to serve our customers brilliantly. Jonsson Manufacturing is based in Lesotho and manufactures most of the Jonsson Workwear apparel products across 7 factories, a centralised Cutting Room, Customisation Facilities, and an Industrial Laundry.
The Garment Technologist will be based at our world-class manufacturing facilities in Lesotho and will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of our garments. They will use their knowledge in pattern reading, fabric, and garment construction to ensure our customers receive high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Constructing and sizing pre-production garments in close collaboration with our Garment Technology team.
- Apply your understanding of diverse fabrics to adapt designs to suit large-scale production methods.
- Create impeccably sewn garments whilst adhering to exact specifications and the highest quality standards.
- Conducting rigorous quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product.
- Perform machine set-ups and swiftly diagnose and troubleshoot any technical issues.
- Provide training to sewing machine operators on machine setup and operation as needed.
The experience we are looking for:
- Garment Technology qualification or 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven work experience in garment sampling.
- Experience in sampling and testing.
- Proficient in sewing, with a thorough understanding of various types of sewing machines.
- Ability to train and develop staff.
- Highly computer literate in MS Office.
- Experience in working on product lifecycle management systems will be advantageous.
- Being closely attuned to the functional aspects of a garment.
The type of personality that will excel:
- Good communicator and motivator and able to drive new initiatives successfully.
- An analytical person with natural leadership skills.
- Someone who works with a sense of urgency, is a self-starter, has a tenacious mindset, and is willing to do whatever it takes.
- Is organised, systematic, and works to a plan, and gets “stuck in” to get the job done on time.
- Proactive and driven to lead the team to achieving business goals.
- Detailed orientated, taking great pride in having all admin up to date, completely accurate, and under control.
- Is fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
In line with Jonsson Workwear’s commitment to employment equity, applications from candidates from designated groups, as well as candidates with disabilities, are encouraged.