The Foschini Group Merchandiser Trainee Programme 2023 For South African Youth

The Foschini Group Merchandiser Trainee Programme 2023 For South African Youth: The Foschini Group, also known as TFG Limited, is seeking candidates for its 2023 Merchandiser Trainee Programme.

Division

• Not Indicated

Province

• Western Cape

Location

• Cape – Other

It operates more than 3,000 stores under several brands and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Position Description

• The Fashion Group is looking for interns who share our vision of becoming Africa’s leading fashion lifestyle retailer!
• To prepare you for success in the world of work, you will engage with a variety of individuals and teams from the company who will share their experience, knowledge, passion, and purpose with you.
• The TFG retail group is one of South Africa’s leading retail groups with 31 retail brands. They cater to fashion, value, jewellery, accessories, sporting apparel, cellular, homeware, furniture and home appliances.
• In addition to South Africa, TFG Africa holds retail brands in Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Are you ready to #levelup!? Are you looking for an exciting career in retail? 

• For Sportscene, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee merchandiser in the Design and Manufacturing Division.
• It is important for us to hire an individual who is dependable, organized, and enjoys working with others.
• This task will be primarily devoted to merchandise planning and raw material purchases for the Replen process.
• The role will also involve monitoring and adhering to all critical path steps and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• In addition to excellent communication skills, the candidate should also possess excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Merchandiser, your responsibilities will be

• The full process is managed in terms of finances and operations
• Management of the available range assortments
• Ensures that retail, internal design and manufacture departments, external vendors, and central warehouses are all contacted in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Having a tertiary qualification in clothing production management
• My internship at a retail group/manufacturer has come to an end.
• Knowledge of fabric, trims, and construction of garments
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Competencies and behaviours for success

• Fast-paced environment requires ability to find and implement effective solutions.
• Multi-tasking, planning, and organizing skills are essential.
• Work independently and with high commitment
• Ability to make decisions and provide excellent customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills, assertiveness, ability to communicate at all levels, and ability to present to large groups.
• It is imperative to possess agility and a teamplayer mindset.

Customer Obsessed, Team Player, Innovative AND have fun while doing it, apply RN!  Let’s get to know each other!
In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, candidates from designated groups will receive preference.

Please Note

The application must not be considered if there are no academic results. It is recommended that you submit the most recent version. Contract term is 12 months.