Responsibilities:

• Managing telephone calls
• Greeting and welcoming guests and direct to appropriate person and room
• Offering refreshments to guests & arranging catering for big meetings
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• Control access to office and security
• Receive, sort and distribute daily deliveries
• Ensuring supplier boxes are emptied when they come to collect
• Arrange for courier supplies
• Ensuring entire office area is always neat & tidy & in order.
• Checking meeting rooms daily to ensure they are neat for the day and briefing cleaning team if not
• Managing the cleaning service ladies closely to ensure they are completing their assigned tasks
• Buying office supplies and groceries and keeping track of what needs to be ordered
• Ordering printing and design materials as per design brief
• Managing biscuits/milk etc to ensure no wastage
• Office maintenance
• Manage birthday list
• Making any bookings, reservations for flights, hotels, meeting rooms, functions as per briefed
• Keeping details of booking filed so that not requesting information again
• Keeping the label pull tracker updated with what has been received and signed off
• Maintaining the invoice tracker for supplier
• Sending out sponsorship emails to team accordingly
• Check all responses have been answered with 24 hours
• Respond on sponsorship declines
• If dealing with a consumer, check on parcel status
• Keeping a tracker of what we have sponsored & that they receive these on time
• Sending off consumer complaint replacements timeously and following correct procedure list
• Let person know when a parcel goes off, manage this so that nothing is delayed
• Sending off any supplier parcels for team & making sure all office parcels are sent off on time
• Putting together blogger or consumer hampers for social media team brief & making these look beautifully presented, sending these out
• Ensuring product stock room is stocked & packed out in order
• Assisting entire team with what they request
• Assisting team with setting up spreadsheets, filling, or shelf layouts
• General office etiquette

Requirements:

• Matric
• 3 to 5 years relevant work experience
• Must have experience booking flights and accommodation
• Attention to detail
• Managing emails/follow ups
• Professional communication
• Making sure grammar & emails are professional

Responsibilities: 

- Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which they operate

- Help to develop fantastic marketing mixes to maximise these opportunities

- Be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing mix to store level

- Monitor and assess the commercial success of the mix in the market place

- Look for gaps to exploit and grow 

Responsibilties: 

- Welcoming guests

- Booking enquiries

- Reservations

- Attending to deliveries 

- Advertising on Internet and Social Media 

- Management of housekeeping staff 

-Administration 

- Guest records and accounts

Requirements: 

- A good speaking voice and a good command of English.  Proficiency in any other languages is an advantageous

- Ability to multo task

- Computer literacy is essential (Excel, Microsoft Word, Nightsbridge, Internet

- Reconciles of accounts on a monthly basis 

- Some management experience is advantageous

- Attention to detail

- A clean financial and criminal record 

The position is that of Manageress of the Guest House and the hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.  No weekend work is required.  However when owners go away on leave the person must be prepared to live in at the guest house to manage it in our absence.

Responsibilities: 

• Make client appointments on Salon System.

• Cash up every day.

• Handle Salon maintenance and services. 

• Making sure the salon is always kept clean, neat & tidy.

- Stock control 

Requirements: 

- Matric

- Strong PC skills 

- Peoples person 

- HOurs: Tuesday to Fridays 8h00 to 17h00, Saturdays 8h00 to 14h00. 

• Must be able to/have experience in ammending patterns
• Must have experience in patternmaking
• Receive all handovers from the development coordinators
• Check through and give to pattern makers
• Work on a timeline for the fits and seals and check that they are not running late and get sealed in time
• To be responsible to send and chase all outwork off fits/seals from relevant pleater/laundry etc.
• Check on sample machinists and get a score
• Look at finished garments on the dummy with the pattern maker to check for any issues with fit or construction
• If the sample is not correct then ask for another one to be made
• Check sample against hand over sheet to see all trims are correct and styling comments have been adhered to
• Measure sample and fill out and email fit paperwork and send off garment
• Follow up with customer garment techs for fit reports if necessary
• Help QA’s with any queries regarding PP samples or production
• Deal with any bulk marker rating issues with the graders and notify the merchandisers
• Chase seal samples
• All seals and fits to be approved by merchandiser before sending to prospective customer
• Work with hand over sheet and make pattern
• Issue pattern and fabric to sample machinist
• Send pattern to Graders for PP markers
• Request bulk markers once PP samples have been approved
• Request print markers
• Help with ratings
• Help QA with queries
• Advise Merchandisers if any style changes on fits or any measurement increases.
• To give BPS to merchandiser for final approval before sending off

PLANNING COORDINATOR - Local Clothing Manufacture

The purpose of this role will be to plan and coordinate all pre-production processes to ensure and facilitate the smooth handover for production.

Role and Responsibilities

• Establish deadline for Pre-Production, Raw Materials and Production cut off.
• Manage and monitor above deadlines by ensuring all Pre-Production requirements are ready on time and full style/order production pack is handed over to Newcastle Warehouse on time for production.
• Facilitating the integration from Manual order booking schedule to Sync program.
• Ensuring Sync system is being accurately updated by Pre-Production team and Production team.
• Creating reports for visibility to plan production accordingly.
• Liaising and communicating with Newcastle Warehouse with regards to any foreseen challenges that might affect styles/orders.
• Facilitating the communication between the Kloof team and the Newcastle team.

Required Skills

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant clothing related tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
• Must have previous clothing related pre-production planning experience (local production).
• Excellent understanding of leadtimes and deadlines for pre-production approvals and processes.
• Knowledge of Sync is a must.
• Strong communication skills.
• Process driven and accurate.
• Highly admin oriented and organized.
• Able to Manage a team.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to cope with stress.
• Good time management skills.

Other Details :

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Reporting To: Management
• Salary: Negotiable
• Benefits: Provident Fund after 3-month probation period
• Working Hours: 07h30-16h20 (Mon-Thurs) and 07h30-14h00 (Fri)

PATTERNMAKER - Local Clothing Manufacture

Role and Responsibilities

• Creating manual patterns from original samples and buyer briefs.
• Making master pattern and grading using grade rule.
• Working with Merchandisers and Sample room team to ensure pattern and sample sign off.
• Participating in Fit sessions to assist with assessing and approving samples.
• Assisting sample machinists with technical construction when required.
• Responsible for final check of graded pattern before style can be marked for production.
• Assisting Sample Room Manager with related tasks if/when required.

Required Skills

• Qualification / Formal training in pattern making.
• Minimum 3-5 years working experience in a patternmaking role.
• Must be able to make a master pattern, apply grade rule, and grade patterns.
• Understanding of garment construction, patterns, fabrics, ratings, etc relevant for patternmaking.
• Knowledge of general grade rules and how to apply size specifications from customer for sample size to other sizes.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Lectra would be a bonus.

Attributes

• Knowledge and experience in clothing manufacture environment and dealing with retailers.
• Process driven and organized.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team.
• Able to cope with stress and a busy workload.
• Good time management skills.

Other Details :

• Vacancy Type - Permanent
• Reporting to - Sample Room Manager
• Salary - Negotiable
• Benefits - Provident Fund after 3-month probation period
• Working Hours - 07h30-16h20 (Mon-Thurs) and 07h30-14h00 (Fri)

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 and ensuring excellent service and interaction at all times.
• Trend research, overseas travel to buy ranges, and presenting to buyers.
• Taking briefs from buyers and sending out costing enquiries.
• Handling costing negotiations with suppliers and customers.
• Sourcing new developments, updates for existing lines, and new styles for testing.
• Executing development and test sample make up with suppliers.
• Strategically placing orders with suppliers based on styling, capability, price, capacity, delivery, etc.
• Ensuring confirmed orders are placed and handed over to coordination team for follow up.
• Managing coordination team to ensure follow through right up to delivery.
• Overseeing and signing off on all samples received from the factories.
• Ensuring accurate and timeous communication with customers and suppliers on all matters relating to design, costing, approvals, and handling all serious issues or problems.
• Reporting to Management on current styles, orders, pricing, deliveries, sales feedback, etc.

Requirements

• Solid Merchandising experience (ideally in Footwear) and be ready to hit the ground running.
• Must have a good eye for product (footwear).
• Good experience of working in the industry and dealing with key retail customers.
• A good understanding of Import business and have dealt with China.
• A good understanding of retail merchandise cycles and the supply chain.
• Excellent costing and negotiating skills.
• Skilled in product development and working with buyers and suppliers to engineer product offerings.
• Must have travelled and be comfortable buying ranges and presenting.
• Must be able to manage a team of co-ordinators and drive sales.
• 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 as and when needed.
• Ideal candidate would be energetic, edgy and innovative, love shoes and be passionate about the footwear supply chain.

Role Summary

Work with the team to identify new, manage existing affiliate partners and acquire players/ customers for the site through a creative approach to sourcing high value players to the brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and pro-actively managing a portfolio of affiliate partners
• Pro-actively acquire, activate and retain new affiliates
• Monitoring, analysing and developing the return on investment of all campaigns under their account management
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements with all existing partners under their account management
• Identifying new potential opportunities in the relevant product vertical
• Establishing and maintaining strong partner relationships
• Work with product teams to keep creative up to date and understand all new promotions and bonuses
• Assist in developing and maintaining market leading position in the affiliate space
• Working with numerical data
• Attending affiliate conferences

Essential Criteria:

• Account management/sales, digital marketing or affiliate marketing background
• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Team player who is results driven and self-motivated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Fluent English – both written and spoken

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in the online casino affiliate market
• Experience with CPA (Cost Per Action), Revenue Share, CPC (Cost-Per-Click) and CPM (Cost-Per-Mill) payment models

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for marketing brands.
• Number focused, with great attention to retention rates, and other critical stats to measure brand’s performance and success.  Develop strategies to ensure optimal brand loyalty.
• Assist improve brand reach and maintain a positive brand reputation.
• Research and analyze of competitor methods and practices, and align and implement findings to help meet company goals and objectives.
• Collaborative work with brand management team, creative team, support and VIP departments, as well as management.
• Supervise and analyze campaigns to ensure brand consistency, as well as campaign effectiveness.  Report on campaign and brand performance.  Develop new ways to improve brand’s performance.
• Oversee new and ongoing promotional and marketing activities.
• Lead creative development of brand and marketing material.
• Attend networking events to build brand recognition, and seek leads to improve overall brand success.
• Build a following for our brands on social media.
• Manage management’s expectations.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly develop in-depth understanding of the brand and its position in the market.
• Confident in producing work across multiple platforms, as well as working on an array of back office systems.
• Able to align multiple brand strategies and ideas
• Takes ownership of brand and is focused on the success thereof.
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
• Able to analyze data, pick out problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field;
• 3-5 years of experience in marketing or related field; solid references required
• Knowledgeable in Digital Marketing, including developing campaigns, using online tracking tools to monitor campaign success.
• Experience identifying and creating campaigns for the target audience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to supervise multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to build and launch.  Develop and maintain consistent branding.
• Ensure design and build bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex requirements.
• Test and improve the design of current websites.
• Maintenance of websites – appearance, content, current marketing campaign material, etc.  All to be done with adherence to brand spec.
• Incorporate new functionalities and features into websites.
• Present designs to staff and management.
• Produce design assets for use in social media and marketing channels.
• Work with front-end web developers to deploy designs and promotional campaign material.
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards.
• Take ownership of design projects and ensure deadlines are met.

 Requirements

• Proven work experience as a web designer.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio and other visual design, editing and wire-framing tools.
• Experience in front-end development web programming with languages such as HTML, CSS, JQuery, NodeJS and JavaScript.
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user interface interaction.
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies.

Head of Planning (CPT) - Reporting to the Supply Chain Executive

An exciting opportunity exists within the Apparel division of a diversified, multinational consumer brands business. The Apparel Division includes a number of well known aspirational brands such as Diesel, Superdry, Vans, Hurley and Jeep.

The purpose of this role will be to maximise the profitability of the Market by building and driving commercial strategies. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of merchandising best practise to ensure delivery of specific trading activity in conjunction with key strategic business goals.

The role is also key to driving cross functionality across key departments within the Market and in conjunction with the Brand Principal; whilst ensuring strategic objectives are achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Merchandise Planning and Allocations team.
• Working with the Brand & Marketing Executive; Retail Operations and Brand Principal in shaping the market merchandising strategy.
• Effectively highlighting local needs and escalating these for consideration in the business strategy.
• Directing and steering the enhancement of all merchandising systems and tools to suit world class merchandising practice.
• Being aware of and contributing towards improvements in Allocation and Replenishment (A&R) techniques; as they apply to all the Branded Retail Stores as well as the Global Brands Outlet Stores.
• Driving the framework for key promotional analysis techniques (proactive and reactive).
• Driving the regular analysis of competitor activity and preparing a comprehensive report to the Executive Team (pre-, in- and post-season).
• Reviewing and guiding the overall market and competitive pricing strategy and delivering a comprehensive pricing policy based on the results and business goals (pre-, in- and post-season); in conjunction with the Brand Management Team and the Executive Management.
• Contributing to a set of key merchandising reports that facilitates the formalized evaluation of the business goals and ensures that this is rolled out within the teams.
• Managing and approving Open-To-Buy (OTB) of the market as it applies to all Channels for trading.
• Working jointly with Store Operations and driving development to ensure grading/option plan is in line with Space and Visual management (pre-season).
• Ensuring integration of ratio management in all merchandising activities.
• Ensuring best practice is actioned for in-depth analysis to support buying commitment decisions.
• Reviewing and actioning fact-based category input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
• Guiding the teams for best practice end-to-end in-season management including management of best sellers and worst sellers, in-season stock cover management, in-season reactivity and sales to space management using the tools available such as the Weekly Stock Sales and Intake (WSSI); and in conjunction with QLIK Category Reporting; IQ Retail POS.
• Providing guidance and strategy for execution of end of season stock management.
• Overseeing the optimal flow of merchandise incl. fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/ capacity planning; in conjunction with the Retail Merchandising Plan for the Business.
• Working collaboratively with Brand, Marketing, Visual Merchandising (VM) and Store Operations.
• Store visits as needed and advised by Line Management (expected ratio office/travel is 80%/20%).
• Ensuring the given budget is invested to achieve targets by effective use of range planning.
• Finalising the Monthly Reporting by Brand & Channel and contributing to the Financial reporting as required by the Executive Management.
• Supporting the Brand and Operations Teams in Business reviews and for preparation/reporting for the Monthly Business MANCO Meeting.
• Overseeing the management of functional relationships between the Company and the Brand Principal, suppliers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of operational deliverables; in line with the accepted Contractual requirements as it pertains to each Brand.
• Ensuring effective people development and alignment within each Brand in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business objectives.
• Contributing to the development of a merchandising training program and implementing at market level.
• Enabling an effective practice of people management processes in order to create a productive work environment that is aligned with the Company Vision and Values.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor degree in Commerce/Business Administration.
• Desirable: Honours/Masters degree.
• Essential: A Minimum of 5 years experience at Senior Management level managing a team within a Brand / Retail / Fashion environment.
• Significant experience in leading a team responsible for the successful delivery of Brand Outcomes including total sales, and financial performance.
• A strong background in facilitating the sales performance of a Brand within a multi-brand organization through Merchandising excellence in Retail.
• Effective management of projects with Brand; and exposure to procurement and Supply Chain requirements to deliver against Brand and Marketing Plans in region.

Core Competencies

• Analytical, strategic thinker and problem-solver.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and adapts easily to change.
• Excellent project management and analytical skills.
• Highly analytical, detail oriented and solid financial acumen.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across all functions and levels.
• Ability to work under pressure quickly, effectively and efficiently.

• Matric
• At least 5 years managerial
• Experience in the hardware/buildingware industry
• Must live in Eshowe/nearby & have own vehicle to attend to alarm after hrs.
• Computer literate
• Fluent in English & Zulu, Afrikaans an advantage
• A trader (who spends time on floor rather than in an office)
• Ability to carry out instructions & see projects to their conclusion.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of housekeeping & merchandising.

Requirements and Competencies

• Qualification / formal training in patternmaking.
• Min 3 years working experience in a patternmaking role, with relevant skills.
• Skilled in patternmaking - manual and computerised (Lectra/Gerber/etc).
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, patterns, fabrics, ratings, etc relevant for patternmaking.
• Understanding and knowledge of methods of creating patterns for various garment types.
• Knowledge of general grading rules / grading experience.
• Knowledge and experience in clothing manufacture environment and dealing with retailers.
• Experience with local production will be an advantage.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Other Details :

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Reporting To: Management
• Location: Verulam, North of Durban
• Hours: 08h00-16h30 (Mon-Fri)
• Salary: Market Related

Menswear Apparel Buyer (DBN) - Reporting to the Head of Design & Production

The purpose of this role will be to create and execute an original range of Menswear apparel for a well-known lifestyle brand, in line with the brand strategy and assortment plan, in order to achieve and exceed financial objectives. The successful candidate will need to have experience in both buying and design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and build a fully assorted seasonal range of menswear product.
• Maintain professional relationships with the Brand Principal, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Assist the Head of Design & Production with category pricing and promotions strategy to increase market share and profitability.
• Ensure that the range satisfies both the wholesale and retail strategies and provide input to both channels.
• Collaborate with Planning regarding the achievement of the sales plan and profitability targets.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Essential: Matric qualification
• Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Product Development
• Essential: Minimum 3 years relevant experience as a Buyer within a retail or fashion environment
• Essential: Competent in Adobe design suite for development of technical packs

Core Competencies

• Ability to persuade and influence
• Commercial thinking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Communication and presentation skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships
• Creative with attention to detail

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the design and buying process
• Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing process
• Knowledge of market trends and competitor analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of assortment management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with Merchandisers, coordinators, sample room and factories to ensure all QA requirements are fulfilled according to requirements and on time.
• Instructing and coordinating with the sample room for making up of samples.
• Proving specs on overseas samples and creating graded specs (where required) for factories.
• Fitting and approval of all samples against brief/requirements - fits, PPS, seals, etc
• Ensuring samples in all areas of QA are being processed timeously.
• Ensuring factories have all requirements for production and assisting with production issues, construction queries, etc
• Managing AQL Audit on bulk products.
• Liaising with external auditors on queries etc when required.
• Liaising with customer QA Departments.

Requirements and Competencies

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant training/qualification OR working experience in a similar position.
• Understanding of garment construction, patterns, fabrics, relevant technical terms, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in clothing manufacture environment and dealing with retailers.
• Must have product knowledge to be able to provide technical instruction.
• Experience with local production will be an advantage.
• Must have good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Other Details :

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Reporting To: Management
• Location: Verulam, North of Durban
• Hours: 08h00-16h30 (Mon-Fri)
• Salary: Market Related

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaising with Merchandisers and Coordinators on customer design requirements.
• Providing input on relevant design and direction based on retail activity and newness in trend/product etc.
• Utilizing design resources to create innovative Trend Presentations and product updates, etc in alignment with customer brands and existing programs/products as well as company sales and merchandise strategies.
• Producing CAD’s, TD’s, artworks, etc.
• Working with Sales and Production team on queries pertaining to styling, construction and product requirements.
• Working with QA team and assisting in the fulfilment of QA responsibilities.
• Participating in and assisting QA in fittings and technical discussions (understanding of patterns, fabrics, construction and fit).
• Assisting with fabric and trims approvals together with coordinator/merchandiser.
• Providing ad hoc design and admin support as required.

Requirements and Competencies

• Matric Certificate.
• Relevant Diploma/Degree in fashion design or similar AND/OR working experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong design ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and keep up to date with fashion and trends.
• Understanding of garment construction and technical terms.
• Ability to take direction and produce accurate and detailed work.
• Organised and able to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Other Details :

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Reporting To: Management
• Location: Verulam, North of Durban
• Hours: 08h00-16h30 (Mon-Fri)
• Salary: Market Related

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing markers for costing and estimating purposes and for bulk fabric ordering.
• Liaising with patternmaker and merchandisers to make suggestions and ensure best fit and cost effectiveness of markers.
• Working with Patternmaker and QA technologist to ensure all pattern changes etc are actioned for markers.
• Creating accurate bulk markers for factories to use for bulk production.
• Ensuring factories have all required markers in time for production.

Requirements and Competencies

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant training AND/OR working experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency and experience working with Lectra and Gerber is preferred.
• Understanding of garment construction, patterns, fabrics, ratings, etc relevant for marker making.
• Knowledge and experience in clothing manufacture environment and dealing with retailers.
• Experience with local production will be an advantage.
• Must have good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Other Details :

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Reporting To: Management
• Location: Verulam, North of Durban
• Hours: 08h00-16h30 (Mon-Fri)
• Salary: Market Related

Duties and Responsibilites :

• Coordinating orders from confirmation through to delivery.
• Ensuring smooth flow of the supply chain by providing and assisting with accurate and timeous relay of information during each step of the merchandise cycle.
• Assisting the Merchandiser with sending styles / data sheets / tech packs to factories for costings; and following up on price negotiations where required.
• Chasing, checking and preparing lab dips, strike offs, trims, and submitting to buyers.
• Chasing and preparing fit and PPS samples, and submitting to buyers.
• Chasing for approval comments for lab dips, trims, samples, etc; and sending clear and accurate comments to factories / suppliers.
• Chasing, submitting and processing fabric / garment wash tests.
• Proactively following up on all orders to ensure critical milestones are met.
• Staying on top of lead times / timelines, ensuring deliveries are on track.
• Chasing up factories / suppliers and building relationships with them.
• Liaising with buyers and assistants and building relationships with them.
• Keeping tracking system and progress reports updated.
• Any other administrative duties in support of Merchandiser.

Requirements and Competencies :

• Matric Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Clothing OR 1-2 years experience in a similar role
• Basic understanding of clothing production and processes
• Experience in local production will be an advantage but not essential
• Customer oriented
• Good administration skills - Telephonic, written and communication skills
• Good organizational skills - Time management etc
• Energetic and willing to learn and jump in where needed
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Computer literate

Details :

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Reporting To: Merchandiser
• Location: Verulam, North of Durban
• Hours: 08h00-16h30 (Mon-Fri)
• Salary: Market Related

 Job Purpose: Building a competitive range and own the brand. Develop and implement Marketing Strategic Plans through brand building and Marketing/communication campaigns to achieve turnover growth and profit.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assist in delivering the sales and profitability targets
• Manage A&P expenditure to drive sales and brand image.
• Interact with Sales on in-store campaigns and manage inventory (excess inventory and stock turn).
• Tracking and reporting on the performance of the brand
• Management of brand P&L.
• Undertake continuous analysis of sell out data, competitor environment, target market consumer need and trends.
• Lead and direct seasonal range offering with reference to brand strategy 

• Ensure the consistency of brand image, totality and look-and-feel across all mediums including packaging, in-store, traditional above the line, PR and digital.

• Drive brand differentiation through on pack, in-store and communication elements.
• Work closely with the marketing agencies in order to maximize success of new launches and constant initiatives to deliver the desired marketing goals.
• Complete monthly forecasting to ensure sufficient stock levels are met.
• Preparing of biannual catalogues and roadshow books to take new developments to trade.
• Lead innovation for the brands (product, retailer activities and launches).

• Carefully manage time lines via interacting with support departments.

• Work with Marketing Manager to develop a detailed annual marketing plan that covers brand positioning, sales and promotional calendars, pricing strategy, A&P spend and innovation.
• Ensure constant communication and alignment with the key department like finance, purchasing, sales and planning. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Completed NQF Level 6: Bachelor's Degree / B.Tech in Marketing/IMM

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience as an assistant Brand Manager or product manager.
• Experience within the Fashion Industry will be highly beneficial or alternatively experience in FMCG.
  

• The ability to construct and implement brand plans and marketing strategies
• Analyse and interpret financials (for example market information, A&P expenditure, Brand P&L’s, etc.)
• Strong computer literacy
• Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project Management
• Strong understanding of digital marketing

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience with web development and database development in a professional working environment.
• Degree or Diploma in Software Development or Information Technology.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven skills with Javascript
• Solid understanding of JSON
• Good understanding of REST and SOAP interfaces
• Solid skills and proven ability working with MSSQL (Store Procedures, SQL Jobs, CRUD statements)
• Knowledge of API debugging software such as Postman, SoapUI, and others
• Knowledge of Source Control such as TFS or Git

Skills & Abilities:

• At least 3 years’ experience with NodeJS and Javascript
• At least 3 years’ experience with MSSQL
• At least 3 years’ experience with C# Winforms
• Solid Experience with HTML and CSS
• Good English skills and is able to read, write and communicate fluently in English
• Knowledge of DevExpress controls will also be an advantage.
• SSRS experience will be an advantage

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience with web development and database development in a professional working environment.
• A background in database administration will be helpful
• Mobile development (Android & IOS) will also be an advantage.
• Degree or Diploma in Software Development or Information Technology.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven skills with JS with particular focus on integration with third-party services and technologies
• Solid understanding of JSON
• Solid understanding of REST and SOAP interfaces
• Solid skills and proven ability working with MSSQL (Store Procedures, SQL Jobs, CRUD statements)
• Knowledge of API debugging software such as Postman, SoapUI, and others
• Knowledge of Source Control such as TFS or Git
• Knowledge of ReactJS is an advantage

Skills & Abilities::

• At least 5 years’ experience with NodeJS and Javascript
• At least 5 years’ experience with MSSQL
• At least 3 years’ experience with C# Winforms
• Solid Experience with HTML and CSS
• Good English skills and is able to read, write and communicate fluently in English
• Mobile Development will be an advantage
• Knowledge of DevExpress controls will also be an advantage.
• Limited SSRS experience

Must live in Ballito/surrounding areas.

Debtors – Phoning all debtors and following on payments and requesting remittance advice- Full debtors function

Creditors – Generating purchase orders, GRV stock (ensure unit of measure is correct ) , request statements from creditors and reconcile balance as per statement. – Full creditors function – Also arrange collection with freight / courier company

Invoicing – All debtors invoicing as per order from customer. – Full invoicing function

Requirements:

• Must live in Ballito/surrounding areas
• Excel experience
• Admin/PA experience

Responsibilities:

• Admin function
• PA duties
• Debtors

• At least 1 years admin experience
• Must be based in PMB
• Must be able to multi-task, be creative, proactive and excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Handle coordination and administration of projects
• Traffic management
• Project managment
• Dealing with Clients
• Full admin function

Are you so in tune with your creative self that you taste colours and hear shapes (even while sober)? Then we want you!

We’re looking for a mid-weight graphic designer to join our box of crayons – a digital artist with ambition and drive who’s looking to grow as part of a kickass creative team. If you think you’re a virtual virtuoso, then you’re just the right mix of crazy and awesome we’re looking for.

What will you be doing? Conceptualising, brainstorming, designing, pitching – being part of the process at every phase from start to finish. And of course giving us ideas for new series to binge-watch afterwards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design – Create monthly content and campaign work with the ability to take a design from start to finish, and to create or use an existing brand ID/key visual and roll it out.

Concept – Create a variety of conceptual work from campaigns to proactive Facebook posts.

Brainstorm – Participate in brainstorms and make meaningful, constructive contributions.

Helping hand – Get involved, help out, be a team player, and just an awesome person in general.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years’ agency experience.
• A design-related degree or diploma (unless you’re a self-taught genius).
• Thorough knowledge of the full Adobe design suite, with emphasis on expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Adobe Flash, web development, HTML coding, video editing, animation, sound editing, social media management.
• And bonus points for mad barista skills.