Garment Technologist

PEP

2026/06/12   Northern Suburbs (Cape)

Job Ref #: PEP-2672
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
At PEP we call ourselves Dynamos – we have FUN, work hard, and take ownership of everything we do. We work in teams to create world-class solutions. Being a Dynamo of PEP means you are dynamic, helpful, and believe in making our customers look and feel good.
Job Description

Are you passionate about product quality, garment fit, and delivering value to customers?

PEP is looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to join our Quality Assurance Department.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide a quality assurance service to Pep Merchandise department, Supply Chain and Suppliers.

Job Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assessment and feedback of  fit,  pre-production and production samples from suppliers

  • Work as part of the Product Development team to create new silhouettes and shapes

  • Compile and create  technical briefs and size specifications

  • Approval/rejection of fabric testing reports

  • Communicate changes to  suppliers by providing technical feedback and diagrams 

  • Assist with the creation of  technical manuals in accordance with Pep’s processes and standards

  • Bulk audit assessments 

  • Store visits to assess quality of products delivered

  • Ad hoc duties (as contracted per project)

JOB  INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Related Tertiary qualification

  • A minimum of 5-10 years experience as a Technologist in Menswear in a retail environment is required 

  • Experience in grading and garment fit and measuring is required 

  • Boyswear, baby basics and accessories experience will be an advantage

  • Knowledge of pattern making will be an advantage

  • Strong commercial eye to identify fit for purpose

  • Exposure to in-house systems (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), Centric, or internet based systems

  • PC Literate: Google Suite will be an advantage

  • Corel Draw / Illustrator would be an advantage

 

Competencies: Devotion to Quality; Decisiveness; Results Oriented; Structuring; Adaptability; Assertiveness; Drive; Initiative

 

CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2026

 

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV on our Direct Hire platform using the following link: https://pep.mcidirecthire.com/Internal/CurrentOpportunities 

 

 

All external candidates please use the following link: 

https://pepjobs.mcidirecthire.com/ 

 

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.  

 

 

PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.