Technical Manager - Clothing Manufacturing
Sandi Crowther Recruitment • johannesburg, johannesburg • Posted June 23, 2026
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical department, including Pattern Makers, Graders, Marker Makers, Sample Room and Technical Coordinators
- Oversee product development, garment specifications, fit approvals, pattern development, grading and marker making
- Manage sample room operations and ensure on-time delivery of quality samples
- Drive quality assurance, technical compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical support to production, improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce waste
- Manage fabric and trim approvals, supplier relationships and technical customer support
- Support costing, production readiness and workflow optimisation
Requirements:
Diploma / Degree in Clothing Production Management, Fashion Design, Textile Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field
- 810 years' clothing manufacturing experience <...