Assistant Director: Layout and Design at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Assistant Director: Layout and Design

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Northern Cape
  • Job Field Media Production and Entertainment 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Graphic Design, Communication, Computer Animation, Digital Arts or Motion Graphic Design at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • Three (3) Years’ technical experience in a graphic design, digital arts environment is required. Portfolio of previous work and sufficient evidence of graphic design projects. Advance in using Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe in design, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premier Pro. Knowledge of Video Editing, 3D and Motion Graphic apps such as Final Cut Pro, Sketchbook, Canva and Procreate will be an added advantage.

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and design all departmental designs and layouts. Conceive ideas, concepts, and campaigns, produce, coordinate and create multiphase communication materials in print, and other mediums. Provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction, production, printing buying and monitors quality controls. Defines design criteria, develops concept and direction, and proposes directs and creates art and photography. Creates and develops media using digital art and photographic techniques.
  • Monitors and tracks production projects to ensure proper and timely completion using file maker pro; works with outside vendors to meet production deadlines. Responsible for print and pre-press service specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality control. Maintains equipment and supply inventory and maintains accurate files and records thereafter. Contributes to the editorial development of projects. Manage the visual execution of designs and layout briefs by collecting, designing and manipulation of artwork and photographic material, text compilation and finalisation for the press and web.
  • Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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