32 Sewing Machine Operator jobs in South Africa
Factory Manager (Textile Manufacturing)
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Our client, a leading manufacturer in the textile and garment sector, is seeking an experienced and operationally strong Factory Manager to oversee a large-scale clothing production facility in the Piet Retief / Southern Eswatini region.
This role requires a dynamic leader who is hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable managing production at scale within a high-output environment.
Industry: Large-scale Garment Factory | ±500–1000 Staff | Gerber Systems | Wovens & Knitwear.
Salary: Above-Market related available/negotiable for the right exp. Factory Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Full accountability for day-to-day garment production operations across all departments.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance, quality, and throughput for 500–1000 factory employees.
- Lead production planning, line efficiency, cost control, and delivery scheduling.
- Manage technical operations including Gerber automated cutting systems, sewing machinery, and finishing equipment.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, labour, and quality standards in both South African and cross-border (Eswatini) contexts.
- Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity optimisation using lean principles.
- Mentor and lead multi-level production and technical teams with a focus on stability, quality, and performance.
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in: Textile Technology, Production/Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering
- Alt.: Recognised certifications in Garment Manufacturing, Lean Production, or Factory Management.
- Advanced MS Excel and factory MIS/ERP systems exp. will be beneficial.
- 8–12+ years of hands-on exp. managing high-volume garment/textile manufacturing plants.
- Strong leadership background in factories producing wovens, knitwear, or both.
- Demonstrated track record of managing 500+ staff across technical, supervisory, and production lines.
Advanced knowledge of Gerber technology (marker planning, cutting room efficiency) and industrial garment equipment.
Strong production planning, cost control, and quality assurance capabilities.
This role is based on-site and would ideally suit candidates residing in or willing to relocate to the Piet Retief or Southern Eswatini border region.
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Factory Manager (Wovens & Knits Textile Manufacturing)
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Factory Manager (Wovens & Knits Textile Manufacturing)
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NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR
IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI
O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG
Factory Manager (Wovens & Knits Textile Manufacturing)
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NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR
IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI
O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG
Factory manager (wovens & knits textile manufacturing)
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Factory manager (wovens & knits textile manufacturing)
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Cutting Room Manager (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)
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Title: Cutting Room Manager
Area: Newcastle
Industry: (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)
Ref No.: TRG 2369
Salary: Market-related + benefits (negotiable based on experience)
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Type: Permanent / Full-time
A leading and long-established textile and garment manufacturer, with a high-volume production operation in the Newcastle / Amajuba region , is seeking a hands-on and process-driven Cutting Room Manager to join their senior operations team.
The role is key to ensuring the cutting room functions at optimal efficiency, driving output, accuracy, and team performance in line with fast-paced production targets.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all cutting room operations, including planning, marker making, spreading, cutting, bundling, and work allocation.
- Ensure efficient fabric utilisation and minimal wastage through strategic marker planning and control.
- Manage a team of cutting staff and assistants, ensuring consistent productivity, quality, and discipline.
- Monitor and maintain performance against cutting room KPIs (output, efficiency, error rate, and timelines).
- Coordinate closely with the production, pattern, and planning departments to align cutting schedules with production deadlines.
- Oversee maintenance and operation of cutting equipment, including Gerber/lectra/auto cutters, and ensure all machines run optimally.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and contribute to continuous improvement in processes.
- Ensure fabric inspections, labelling, and job cards are completed accurately and on time.
- Enforce all health & safety protocols within the cutting room environment.
- Manage timekeeping, leave planning, and performance reviews for cutting staff.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Minimum 57 years experience in a supervisory or management role within a textile or clothing manufacturing cutting room.
- Matric (Grade 12) + Relevant textile/garment qualification advantageous.
- Experience with high-volume woven and knit garments is essential.
- Proficient with cutting room planning, marker-making, and team leadership.
- Experience with Gerber / Lectra / Auto-CAD cutting systems (advantageous).
- Strong working knowledge of fabric behaviour, garment construction, and production workflow.
- Excellent people management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Comfortable managing multi-shift teams in a high-output environment.
- Must be able to relocate or commute to the Newcastle / Amajuba region.
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- We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
Cutting Room Manager (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)
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Title: Cutting Room Manager
Area: Newcastle
Industry: (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)
Ref No.: TRG 2369
Salary: Market-related + benefits (negotiable based on experience)
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Type: Permanent / Full-time
A leading and long-established textile and garment manufacturer, with a high-volume production operation in the Newcastle / Amajuba region , is seeking a hands-on and process-driven Cutting Room Manager to join their senior operations team.
The role is key to ensuring the cutting room functions at optimal efficiency, driving output, accuracy, and team performance in line with fast-paced production targets.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all cutting room operations, including planning, marker making, spreading, cutting, bundling, and work allocation.
- Ensure efficient fabric utilisation and minimal wastage through strategic marker planning and control.
- Manage a team of cutting staff and assistants, ensuring consistent productivity, quality, and discipline.
- Monitor and maintain performance against cutting room KPIs (output, efficiency, error rate, and timelines).
- Coordinate closely with the production, pattern, and planning departments to align cutting schedules with production deadlines.
- Oversee maintenance and operation of cutting equipment, including Gerber/lectra/auto cutters, and ensure all machines run optimally.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and contribute to continuous improvement in processes.
- Ensure fabric inspections, labelling, and job cards are completed accurately and on time.
- Enforce all health & safety protocols within the cutting room environment.
- Manage timekeeping, leave planning, and performance reviews for cutting staff.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Minimum 57 years experience in a supervisory or management role within a textile or clothing manufacturing cutting room.
- Matric (Grade 12) + Relevant textile/garment qualification advantageous.
- Experience with high-volume woven and knit garments is essential.
- Proficient with cutting room planning, marker-making, and team leadership.
- Experience with Gerber / Lectra / Auto-CAD cutting systems (advantageous).
- Strong working knowledge of fabric behaviour, garment construction, and production workflow.
- Excellent people management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Comfortable managing multi-shift teams in a high-output environment.
- Must be able to relocate or commute to the Newcastle / Amajuba region.
#TheRecruitmentGuy
#CuttingRoomManager
#TextileManufacturing
#ClothingManufacturing
#Newcastle
#Amajuba
#Vryheid
#Utrecht
#Madadeni
#Osizweni
#Gerber
#Lectra
#AutoCad
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
Cutting Room Manager (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)
Posted 12 days ago
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Title: Cutting Room Manager
Area: Newcastle
Industry: (Textile & Clothing Manufacturing)
Ref No.: TRG 2369
Salary: Market-related + benefits (negotiable based on experience)
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Type: Permanent / Full-time
A leading and long-established textile and garment manufacturer, with a high-volume production operation in the Newcastle / Amajuba region , is seeking a hands-on and process-driven Cutting Room Manager to join their senior operations team.
The role is key to ensuring the cutting room functions at optimal efficiency, driving output, accuracy, and team performance in line with fast-paced production targets.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all cutting room operations, including planning, marker making, spreading, cutting, bundling, and work allocation.
- Ensure efficient fabric utilisation and minimal wastage through strategic marker planning and control.
- Manage a team of cutting staff and assistants, ensuring consistent productivity, quality, and discipline.
- Monitor and maintain performance against cutting room KPIs (output, efficiency, error rate, and timelines).
- Coordinate closely with the production, pattern, and planning departments to align cutting schedules with production deadlines.
- Oversee maintenance and operation of cutting equipment, including Gerber/lectra/auto cutters, and ensure all machines run optimally.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and contribute to continuous improvement in processes.
- Ensure fabric inspections, labelling, and job cards are completed accurately and on time.
- Enforce all health & safety protocols within the cutting room environment.
- Manage timekeeping, leave planning, and performance reviews for cutting staff.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Minimum 57 years experience in a supervisory or management role within a textile or clothing manufacturing cutting room.
- Matric (Grade 12) + Relevant textile/garment qualification advantageous.
- Experience with high-volume woven and knit garments is essential.
- Proficient with cutting room planning, marker-making, and team leadership.
- Experience with Gerber / Lectra / Auto-CAD cutting systems (advantageous).
- Strong working knowledge of fabric behaviour, garment construction, and production workflow.
- Excellent people management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Comfortable managing multi-shift teams in a high-output environment.
- Must be able to relocate or commute to the Newcastle / Amajuba region.
#TheRecruitmentGuy
#CuttingRoomManager
#TextileManufacturing
#ClothingManufacturing
#Newcastle
#Amajuba
#Vryheid
#Utrecht
#Madadeni
#Osizweni
#Gerber
#Lectra
#AutoCad
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.