🏢 Company: Prestige Clothing (TFG Manufacturing Division)
📍 Address: 555 Voortrekker Road, Maitland, Western Cape, 7405
🕒 Job Schedule: Full-Time (41.5 hours weekly)
🌓 Shift: Day Shift
🪪 Job Identification: 3794
💼 Employment Type: Permanent

About Prestige Clothing (TFG)

Prestige Clothing forms part of TFG’s manufacturing ecosystem, supporting 34+ apparel and lifestyle brands across South Africa and international markets. With a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and innovation, the team contributes to TFG’s mission of delivering best-in-class clothing through efficient and modernized production processes.

TFG is a people-centric employer committed to creating an environment that supports growth, learning, and career mobility. When you join Prestige Clothing, you become part of a network of designers, makers, and innovators shaping the future of retail fashion.

About the Role

Prestige Clothing, a manufacturing division within The Foschini Group (TFG), is seeking skilled Sample Machinists capable of producing complete garments from concept to final stitch. In this position, you will play a crucial part in transforming design concepts into production-ready samples that meet strict quality and construction standards.

This role requires versatility, precision, and a strong understanding of garment construction techniques across multiple fabric types. You will collaborate with designers, production teams, and quality specialists to ensure every sample meets both technical and aesthetic expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble complete garments from patterns, sketches, and Sample Bags originating from the Design Centre.

• Operate a wide range of sewing machinery used in sample creation.

• Adapt garment assembly techniques to ensure they are efficient and suitable for future production runs.

• Evaluate garment construction challenges and collaborate with relevant team members to resolve issues.

• Maintain high standards of sample quality and compliance with internal specifications.

• Work under tight timelines while delivering accurate and consistent sample finishes.

• Ensure all sample garments align with TFG’s established product and quality benchmarks.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Service Record Card (SRC) registered with the Bargaining Council.

• Ability to operate multiple sewing machine types proficiently.

• Able to read, write, and interpret patterns, sketches, and technical information.

• Capable of sewing a wide range of garment types, including pants, tops, skirts, dresses, and jackets.

• Experience working with various fabric types such as knits and woven materials.

• Strong understanding of garment construction principles.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

• Knowledge of garment quality standards and production expectations.

• Strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn continuously.

Competencies for Success

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills across teams.

• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a continuous improvement culture.

• Strong learning agility and willingness to enhance technical skills.

CV Preparation Tips for Applicants

To strengthen your application and increase your chances of shortlisting, ensure your CV includes the following:

• Highlight all sewing machine types you can operate, and list them clearly.

• Include specific garment categories you have experience constructing (e.g., knitwear, outerwear, dresses, technical garments).

• Add a short summary of your pattern interpretation skills and understanding of garment construction.

• Provide measurable achievements such as “Produced 20+ samples per week” or “Reduced sample error rates by 15%”.

• List all relevant qualifications, including SRC details and any manufacturing-related training.

• Ensure your work history emphasizes speed, accuracy, and quality control experience.

• Use a clean layout with consistent formatting to highlight competency and professionalism.

• Proofread your CV carefully to remove any errors and ensure clarity.

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in alignment with the Employment Equity Act. Prestige Clothing and TFG are equal opportunity employers, committed to creating inclusive workplaces where diversity is valued and respected.