JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

SECTION ONE

Job Title: Maker in Cutter

Job Number: 5346
Organization: NUST

Division/Section/Department: Apparels

Location: Nust main campus

Number of Incumbents: [insert]

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE (Titles Only)

Incumbent’s Superior (3rd Level): Director

Incumbent’s Superior (2nd Level): Manager

Incumbent’s Superior (1st Level): Supervisor

Incumbent’s Job Title: Marker in cutter

Subordinates: (1st Level): Layer

Subordinates: (2nd Level): [insert]

Subordinates: (3rd Level): [insert]

JOB DESCRIPTION

-The purpose of my job is to accurately cut fabric according to patterns and specifications
to produce garment components.

1.0. SECTION B:
1.1. KEY RESULT AREAS/DESCRIPTION OF TASK/PROCESSES AND
OPERATIONS
Describe what incumbent does, how he/she does it how often he/she does it. Show
limits of discretion, who makes what decisions and quote operating manuals or
instructions. Start every sentence with an active verb. Use only the present tense
and list tasks into key result areas.

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KEY RESULT AREAS AND PERFORMANCE EXTENT OF
ACTIVITIES/ TASKS (e.g. Skills STANDARDS/ TASK DISCRETION
Development – broad performance MEASUREMENTS (Where
area) (Accounting Practices, Trade applicable)
Activity is the actual action taken to Manuals, Dates of
deliver the KRA e.g. Carries out training Completion, etc.)
needs analysis.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT e.g. Training & Development Responsible
 Ensures all employees are Manual
adequately skilled through Approved Budget (Are you fully
providing relevant training and Zimra Returns by 10th of responsible for the
development programs every month activity? If so,
Write
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT “Responsible”, if
[Insert activities] not, who else do
you share the
responsibility
with? Please state
. Receiving and inspecting fabric - Fabric is recived and inspected for Responsible
damages
Preparations and laying of fabric for Responsible
.Fabric spreading pattern cutting

Pattern transfer and making Measurements ,marking and rating Responsible

for pattern production
.Operation of fabric cutting machinery Fabric cutting machine operation and Responsible
maintenance
Off cuts disposal and ensuring Responsible
Quality inspection and waste management quality cuts as specified by the
pattern

1.2. ROLE DIMENSIONS

Describe the quantitative data applicable to the above position inclusive of budget
responsibilities, number of staff , estimated value of business, etc.

2.0. SECTION C:

2.1. FACTOR 1: DECISION MAKING

Decision-making is the choice between alternative lines of action for which the
incumbent is responsible, without reference to the immediate superior.
Give examples of decisions that can be made by the job incumbent on their own.
(Own Decisions) Start with “Decides”

[insert a MAXIMUM of 5 key decisions made on the job]2

e.g
 Decides on the order of cutting.

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  Decides on fabric spreading and handling before cutting.
 Decides on appropriate cutting methods and equipment for specific task.
 Decides on layout of patterns on fabric.
 Decides on weather a cut component meets the quality standards and can be passed to next
process.

2.2. FACTOR 2: PRESSURE OF WORK

Pressure of work is the frequency of decision-making. Limit the comments below to
the decisions described in Factor 1 and to decisions of the same importance and
complexity. Ignore the easier decisions.

How often is the incumbent required to make the decisions listed in Factor1? Every
minute /every hour /every week /every month/ every year /every other (specify)

[insert]
e.g
Decision Frequency
 Decides on employee training  Adhoc/Weekly/Monthly etc
programs
Decides on fabric layout. - Every production run

Decides on routine maintenance - Weekly

Decides on cutting equipment - Every production run

Decides on minor process and adjustment - As needed

2.3. FACTOR 3: CONTROLS AND CHECKS

Controls and Checks are the direct and the indirect controls which the superior
applies to the decision listed in Factor 1. Note well that the control check is
conducted after a decision is made and implemented.

a. Illustrate how the decisions listed in Factor 1 are checked by the incumbent’s
superior.

b. Written and typed reports required regarding decisions listed in Factor 1.

e.g.

Decision Report How Often To whom

submitted

Decides on Training Report Monthly CEO

employee training

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 programs

Optimal fabric layout Fabric utilization report Daily Supervisor

Routine maintenance Maintenance report Weekly Supervisor

Cutting equipment Production report Daily Supervisor

choice

Minor process Quality control Report Daily Supervisor

adjustment

Quality of cut Quality control Report Daily Supervisor

components

2.4. FACTOR 4: CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

Consequence of Error is the losses of materials, goodwill, morale and even human
life which result if the decisions listed in Factor 1 are made incorrectly

Give examples of the likely effects, both internally and externally, of 2-3 erroneous
judgments that can be made by this job. (Adverse judgments or decisions due to
incompetence, negligence or petty human failing not to be evaluated.)
e.g
Decision Consequenc Time to How By whom
e of error notice
State the Decision What would When would Who
[insert] happen if the the error be notices
decision were noticed the error
erroneous
Decides on fabric Fabric wasted During Quality check Cutter
layout and production production after cutting
delayed
Decides Breakdowns During Quality check Cutter
onmaintenance productions
Decides on tool Poor quality cuts Quality check Quality check Cutter
selection and production
delays
Decides on process Rework quality During Quality check Cutter
adjustments issues productions
Decides on quality Customer During inspection Quality check Cutter
control complaints

2.5. FACTOR 5: EDUCATION

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What is the MINIMUM level of formal school education required to make effective
decisions in this job using Zimbabwean qualifications (unless necessary qualification
is not locally available)? This may not equate to the standard of education of the
present incumbent.

[Insert – High school education required] e.g.

 5 O Levels including Mathematics and English.
 3 A’ Level passes including Mathematics and English at O’ Level

POST SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS

What is the MINIMUM level of formal post school qualifications required to make
effective decisions in this job using Zimbabwean qualifications (unless necessary
qualification is not locally available? (For example, a Degree, Diploma, Certificate,
City and Guilds Apprenticeship qualifications. State length of time required for the
qualification).

[insert]
e.g.,
Minimum Qualification Period to complete the
qualification
Ability to read , write and follow instructions

2.6. FACTOR 6: EXPERIENCE

Experience is the time taken for a person with minimum education qualification to
competently make effective decisions in this job. What is the MINIMUM length and
type of relevant experience required to do this job? (For example, three years’
experience in the design and maintenance of certain equipment may be required for
a technical position).
At least 1 year minimum experience in the field.

3.0. SECTION D

3.1. ESSENTIAL SPECIALIST SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO MEET

DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Only to be completed if specific additional skills or knowledge are required to meet
demands of the job.

 Knowledge of fabric.
 Attention to detail and quality.
 Ability to follow patterns and instruction.
 Time management.
 Problem solving skill.
 Proficiency in operating industrial machinery

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3.2. OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS (Particularly external to the

Organization)

ADVISES (Who or which other stakeholders are advised by the job?

 N/A
LIAISES WITH (Who do you interact with, without necessarily giving
them advise):
 N/A
3.3. HAZARDS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

State only specific hazards that could lead to ‘safety training’, and/or the wearing of
safety equipment on a continual basis.

For example, to add mitigation measures in brackets on every hazard

 Cuts and lacerations
 Entanglement
 Noise
 Repetitive strain injuries
 Tripping and falling
[Insert]
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Dennis Sowoya
___________________________ _________________________
___12/06/2025___________
Completed by (Jobholder Name): Signature
Date

Sindiso Dube

________________________________ _________________________
__12/06/2025____________
Agreed by (Immediate Supervisor ): Signature
Date

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