Jonsson Workwear is inviting aspiring designers to help shape the future of durable, functional, and innovative workwear. This opportunity is perfect for passionate final-year fashion design or fashion retail students who are ready to bring creativity and purpose into the workwear industry.
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Commencement Date: 2 February 2026
What the Programme Offers
This is a 2-year immersive graduate training offering:
- Hands-on experience in product design and development
- End-to-end ownership of garment development
- Cross-functional collaboration across various teams
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- A stepping stone to a long-term product development role
You’ll gain deep insight into how workwear is conceptualised, developed, and commercialised to meet real-world demands and empower workers across South Africa and beyond.
What Kind of Person Will Thrive?
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Self-driven and curious, eager for hands-on learning
- Disciplined and determined with a proactive attitude
- People-oriented and enjoys collaboration
- Humble yet confident, with strong accountability
- Solution-focused and calm under pressure
- Inquisitive, constantly seeking growth and understanding
- Socially conscious, ideally with community outreach experience
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Be 25 years old or younger
- Be in your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies in 2025 (degree must be completed by February 2026)
- Have no previous full-time employment history
- Live in South Africa
- Show strong academic performance
- Ideally have part-time or volunteer experience
- Be interested in social and community initiatives
Documents Needed
Please prepare the following PDF documents before applying:
- Grade 12 statement of results
- Most recent university transcript
- Design portfolio showcasing your creative work
Tip: Draft your answers offline first – this application form doesn’t allow saving midway. Set aside at least an hour to complete it thoroughly.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the Jonsson Workwear careers page below and follow the instructions under the Design Graduate Opportunity section.
Jonsson Workwear is committed to transformation. Applications from designated groups and candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged.
Experienced career development professional with a background in student administration and guidance across several South African universities. Over the years, I have supported students in shaping their academic and professional journeys, providing career counselling, employability training, and placement support. I now focus on helping young graduates successfully transition from university or college into the workplace, bridging the gap between education and employment through practical guidance and career-readiness initiatives.