Fabric Technologist

Closing Date 2026/07/31

Reference Number WWL260721-18

Job Title Fabric Technologist

Job Type Full Time

Business Unit Fashion Beauty and Home

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Location Description Head Office

Minimum Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate

Job Advert Summary

Join Woolworths, a leader in the Fashion, Beauty, and Home sector, as a Fabric Technologist based in vibrant Cape Town, Western Cape. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to ensure fabric quality and innovation, working closely with design and production teams to develop and test fabrics that meet Woolworths' high standards. You will play a key role in fabric selection, quality control, and collaborating on sustainable textile solutions that align with our commitment to responsible sourcing.

Woolworths offers a dynamic work environment focused on creativity, sustainability, and career growth. If you are passionate about fabric technology and want to contribute to an iconic South African brand that values innovation and quality, apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification in Textile Technology, Textile Production, or Fashion/Clothing Product Management.
• Minimum of 5 years technical experience in retail or manufacturing within textile or apparel industries.
• Strong understanding of international and South African fabric, garment, fit and category industry standards.
• Proven ability to manage and execute fabric sourcing, testing, and quality control processes effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of textile manufacturing processes and technical product development.
• Expertise in creation and management of Tech Packs, BOMs, and compliance documentation.
• Advanced proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to meet business critical-path timelines.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with suppliers, mills, design, and production teams.
• Understanding of innovation and sustainability principles in fabric and product development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the seasonal fabric strategy across teams and departments to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Source and collaborate with suppliers and mills to develop and select fabrics that meet quality, innovation, and sustainability standards.
• Evaluate fabric submissions, test reports, and standards to verify full technical compliance and product integrity.
• Provide technical guidance on fabrics to product design and production teams to support concept development and final product quality.
• Manage the creation and timely delivery of Tech Packs, BOMs, size charts, washcare labels, and test requisitions.
• Coordinate lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk sample assessments, ensuring adherence to business critical-path timelines.
• Monitor product quality, identify deviations, and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues effectively.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to support product development and quality assurance.
• Contribute to innovation and sustainability initiatives by integrating responsible sourcing practices and improving fabric durability.
• Support post-season reviews by analyzing customer and store feedback to drive continuous improvement in fabric quality and performance.