Principal Communication Officer: (GRAPHIC Designer)

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Principal Communication Officer: (GRAPHIC Designer) at Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in Mahikeng.

Imfuneko

• A Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Corporate Communication specialized with multimedia or Animation/ Diploma in Graphic Design or relevant discipline from an accredited institution and practical 3 years relevant experience in Internal communications.
• Valid Driving license.
• Competencies/ Knowledge And Skills: Familiarity with Illustrator and InDesign, Proficiency in Photoshop and Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Adobe Freehand, Autodesk, Adobe After Effects, AutoCAD Software, Microsoft Publisher, CAAD Software, Microsoft Visto, CorelDraw Graphic Suite, QuarkXPress.
• The successful candidate must have an exceptional, innovative design skills, Excellent communication and presentation skills, and time-management skills for meeting deadlines.
• The successful candidate must possess knowledge of HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript, WordPress Proficiency with photo-editing software.
• The ability to design graphics to meet specific promotional and viable needs like logos, packaging, displays, or imagery for digital and printable products.
• To ensure consistency across all brand assets and establish a strong brand identity and recognition in the Province considering factors like user experience, responsiveness, and interactivity.
• The successful must be able to create designs for various print materials including brochures, flyers, posters, business cards, packaging, and signage, ensuring that the designs are visually appealing and effectively communicate the intended message.
• Use image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop to edit, retouch, and manipulate photographs and illustrations to achieve desired visual effects and enhance overall design quality.
• Must be able to work well in a team;
• Project management knowledge and experience is required.
• The applicant must be able to plan, organize, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Must be willing and able to work long hours including weekends and public holidays;
• NB: Knowledge and experience in and of Artificial Intelligence will be taken as an added advantage.

Imiqobo

• Developing visual branding elements such as logos, colour palettes, typography, and brand guidelines that reflect the departmental Corporate Identity Manual.
• Create visual text and imagery concepts with the help of computer software.
• Develop the production design and overall layout for advertisements, magazines, banners, products, brochures, and more.
• Decide how images and text work to fit a specific layout and size.
• Implement Corporate Identity Manual by collaborating for text design and creation.
• Communicate concepts and designs to service providers prior to incorporating them into revised designs.
• Amend designs based on Corporate identity Manual.
• Scan final graphic designs for typos and errors before publishing.
• Design graphics for website, mobile apps, and digital presentations.
• Design concepts, mock- ups, and prototypes to service providers, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.

Indlela yokuqoka

CSTMrecruitment18@nwpg.gov.za

Imibuzo: Ms. Maqoboza YM Tel No: (018) 200 8032

Amanqaku

Compliance Note: This Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. African Females for Persons with Disabilities on salary levels 8 to 10; African Females on salary levels 11 to 13. Indian Males on salary levels 7 to 12 positions. Candidates within these categories are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on the improved Z83, approved to be utilized with effect 01 January 2021, which must be completed in such a manner that provides sufficient information about your candidature and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed and initials on the second page are not mandatory. Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), or not compliant to the notes, the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three (3) names of referees with current contact details. Major subjects of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV. Completion of the Z83 form: Part A: All fields must be fully and accurately completed. Parts B: Date of birth and ID number are compulsory, and other fields on Part B, Part C, D, E, F and G may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for and as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information, however question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Applicants do not have to submit copies / proof / certificates /attachments / drivers licence / qualifications on application, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. The employment application form (Z83) is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department, and it is accessible on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za Failure to submit or comply with the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Should the applicant fail to submit or not comply with the requested documents or not meet minimum requirements of the job as per the post advertised, this will result in the employment application not being considered. Qualifications of shortlisted candidates will be verified with SAQA. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish this Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Positions requiring tertiary qualification/s must be accompanied by copies of academic record/transcript(s). Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number in their applications (i.e Candidates must submit a separate application for each post indicating the Centre and Reference number). Non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for. Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date indicated below will as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Personnel suitability check records will be conducted. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with organ of State. They must also disclose or inform whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his /her normal duties. All appointments are subjected to a positive qualifications verification as well as security clearance. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess SMS Pre-Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews, but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain the certificate. (SMS Pre- Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON