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Trainee Buyer Opportunity at Truworths | Kickstart Your Fashion Career in Cape Town

Position: Trainee Buyer
Reference Number: TRU231221-2
Closing Date: 31 December 2024

Company: Truworths
Department: Merchandising
Job Type: Permanent
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Are you passionate about fashion and excited to kickstart your career in the buying industry? Truworths invites you to join our Merchant Training Programme as a Trainee Buyer. This opportunity is perfect for individuals with a flair for style and a keen eye for international trends. As a Trainee Buyer, you’ll work to create trend-forward fashion ranges tailored to the South African market. Your creativity, negotiation skills, and strong administrative abilities will be key to your growth and success in this dynamic role.

This position is based at our head office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide creative and conceptual input to develop fashion-forward ranges.
  • Design and construct products aligned with trend analysis and commercial viability.
  • Combine global fashion trends with local consumer needs.
  • Conduct continuous product analysis to ensure relevance and appeal.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Engage in negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Manage budgets effectively to meet business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A creative qualification is essential.
  • A degree or diploma in fashion is preferred.

Application Requirements:
Please upload the following documents to your Truworths Career Website profile:

  • CV
  • ID
  • Matric Certificate
  • Tertiary Qualification and academic transcripts/results

Competencies

  • A genuine passion for the fashion industry.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Policy and Equal Opportunity

Truworths is committed to Employment Equity and fostering development opportunities for candidates from designated groups. Internal candidates will be given preference in line with our policy to promote from within, supporting our Employment Equity objectives.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career with Truworths!