Production Manager & Assistant Merchandise Manager

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003178/TK

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an energetic, ambitious, and highly organised individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in clothing manufacturing, sourcing, merchandising, and production, including previous management experience.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

POSITION INFO:
The role will involve responsibilities such as:

Managing production (local and imports), tracking and critical path timelines across multiple product categories
Coordinating fabric, trims, and raw material procurement
Overseeing product development from concept through to production
Supporting merchandising, planning, and customer requirements
Conducting quality assurance processes, including sampling and supplier communication
Managing shipping timelines and coordinating with forwarders
Negotiating pricing and maintaining profitability targets
Working closely with buyers, designers, suppliers, and factories to ensure on-time delivery

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Confidence communicating across all levels of business
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management experience
The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
Experience within denim, bottoms, or broader apparel manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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