Randburg: Project Development Coordinator (Randburg, Gauteng) posted by Top Recruitment LTd

About the Role

Top Recruitment LTd is seeking a Project Development Coordinator to join our client in Randburg, Gauteng. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring that new product development samples are delivered accurately, on time, and to brand quality while maintaining control over sample workflows, supplier readiness, approvals, documentation, and future scalability of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive approved design briefs and convert into actionable sample plans
• Clarify requirements (materials, finishes, measurements, complexity, intended use)
• Create timelines and track sample progress from initiation → completion
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers
• Ensure realistic production expectations are communicated upfront
• Maintain visibility of all sample statuses (active, delayed, approved, failed)
• Arrange / facilitate the making of new samples
• Ensure quality alignment with brand standards
• Conduct first-line quality inspection before presenting to decision owners
• Arrange delivery to Creative Director / MD / Retail / Wholesale / Partners for approval
• Secure formal sign-off or rejection reasons
• Build and maintain a structured sample archive system including: physical sample storage, digital catalogue with photos, product specifications & technical sheets, version control (sample v1, v2, final approved), notes on costings & feasibility
• Assist to Identify and build relationships with new production partners and makers
• Vet for quality capability, ethical alignment & reliability, cost competitiveness & capacity & lead time reality
• Maintain supplier performance database
• Act as the link between: Creative vision, Practical production & Business timelines
• Provide regular progress updates
• Flag risks early
• Ensure clarity and confidence in sample delivery

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Product Development, Product Design, Fashion/Textile Design, Operations Management, Project Management or a related field
• Hands on experience in production or product coordination experience will be highly advantageous
• Experience in Decorator, Textiles, Homeware or Fashion
• Valid drivers licence with own vehicle

Qualifications

(No qualifications mentioned in the original job description)

Salary & Benefits

R25,000 To R35,000 (Negotiable – Depending On Experience & Qualifications)