The Buyer is responsible for developing buying strategies. They tell us when and what we should buy, where we should buy it and why. They’re very bossy, but then again, they’re the ones who set the trends. Read more...

The Merchandise Planner analyses customer activity, forecasts sales, controls purchases and formulates budgets. They have eerie powers of precognition. Read more...

The Programmer provides strategic and cost-effective IT solutions and services to all the companies within TFG. Sometimes they secretly help us play games on the company computer. Read more...

The HR Consultant provides staff solutions aligned with business strategies to facilitate the attraction, development and retention of staff. Basically they’re our “people” people. Read more...

The Marketer manages brand activity including advertising, PR, visual presentation and market research. They get to go on shoots and ogle all the hot models. Read more...

The Logistics Controller works within our distribution centres focusing on warehouse, supply chain and transport management. In short, they make sure our stuff gets where it needs to be. Read more...

The Fashion Designer is in tune with current trends and styles our products appropriately to suit our customers’ lifestyles. They’re eccentric and energetic - and it’s a winning combo. Read more...

Drives turnover, selects and develops store staff, manages stock and maintains systems and the overall administration of the store. They drink a great deal of coffee and never seem to stand still. Ever. Read more...

Extracts data from our Data Warehouse to forecast, analyse and optimise the credit offering to our customers. If that sounds complicated, it’s because it is. Read more...

Is a rare and valued species at The Foschini Group. These are the guys who constantly want to change things for the better. Faster, smarter, more efficient. They constantly look at processes and systems and recommend improvements. They are wired differently to your average Joe. Read more...

The Operations Manager is very operational - no way?! These individuals possess high energy levels and sometimes get high on good results. They make good team players and form part of a dynamic financial services team. Aim high and a managerial position will be at your service. Read more...

The Business Process manager has a keen interest in the search for improvements to current business practices and processes. These individuals are exposed to the entire business of manufacturing from pre-production to delivery, including the complete CMT process. How’s that for full exposure?! They need to become one with current issues facing the clothing industry, as they will need to be kept up-to-date with current challenges facing this industry. Read more...

The Manufacturer is the best person to have on your team when it comes to production planning and delivery status reporting. These individuals are the supreme enhancers of relationships with designers, suppliers and our trading divisions. They are also blessed with technical skills and great understanding of current issues and trends within the retail cycle. Read more...

The Sourcer is the ultimate initiator of improving sourcing methodologies and strategies. These individuals are responsible for sourcing reputable suppliers and quality products both internationally and locally. Sounds like they do some serious sourcing-ism. They also display exceptionally strong trader mentality; they have the innate ability to keep adequate controls in driving deadlines. Do not mess with them, they will outsource you! Read more...

The Computer Pattern Maker (even the title sounds cool) is responsible for translating styles into a technical language for the efficient construction of garments. They crack the Da Vinci codes in the retail world. These individuals are detailed and meticulous, and display a keen interest in fashion and trends. They are known for extreme FTV watching. Read more...