Position Type: Full-Time
Job Function: Graduates / Trainees
Workplace Type: Head Office
Division: Not Indicated
Province: Western Cape
Location: Parow, Cape Town North
Description: TFG is looking for dynamic individuals to join their team as the Trainee Buyers across their brands.
As the Trainee BUYER, your key responsibilities will be to successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy as well as build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and key functions in the business.
The Buyers tell us when and what we should buy, where we should buy it and why. They're very energetic and passionate and set the trends.
To apply you need to have:
- A minimum 3-year relevant degree or diploma in Fashion/Design or related studies
- Classified as youth in South Africa
- A keen interest in RETAIL
- Ability to spot trends and execute accordingly
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Up to date with global fashion trends
- Understands design integration into buying
- Negotiation skills
- Confident
Competencies we are looking for:
- Presenting and Communicating
- Persuading and Influencing
- Working with people
- Adapting and responding to change
- Driving and Persevering
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
- Following Instructions and Procedures
Applications with no academic results will not be considered.
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
