Assistant Manager: Graphic Design and Marketing at Public Protector South Africa

Reference: PPSA 07/01/2024, Location: Pretoria, Head Office 

Minimum Requirements: 

• A recognized three - year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Graphic Design/Multimedia/Videography/Photography/Visual Communication 
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience 
• Proficiency in PC software (ADOBE InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw), and PC based hardware 
• Proficiency in audio-visual and editing programmes: Adobe Premier Pro,After Effects, Pro Tools, Audacity 
• Must be computer literate 
• Full understanding of all social media platforms 
• A valid driver’s license is essential 

Competencies and skills: 

• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
• Analytical skills and pay attention to details 
• Creativity 
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Basic knowledge of copyright restrictions 
• Demonstrating outstanding ability to correspond with colleagues, internal and external customers 
• Ability to manage many tasks at once and work against short deadlines 
• Ability to act independently and in a team
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards, showing honesty & fairness in dealing with others and is reliable 
• Ability to work under pressure and also to work outside of the normal working hours 
• Ability to do self-training in new design software 
• Knowledge of design trends 
• Flexible and adaptive 

Duties: 

• Develop professional creative concepts for PPSA publications such as the Annual Report; Annual Performance Plan; Strategic Plan; Internal Newsletter; external newsletter and educational material such as brochures; infographics; posters and booklets. Design and layout of artwork for brand touchpoints; promotional items, vehicle branding and marketing collateral complying with PPSA Corporate Identity Manual and related principles
• Liaise with printers on the production of all institutional branding and publications 
• Manage multimedia content, including photographs, videos and digital platforms 
• Develop interactive graphics for PPSA social media 
• Develop creative concepts for institutional campaigns, projects, events and exhibitions 
• Manage PPSA online and digital branding 
• Contribute to the creation of creative marketing campaigns across social media, the PPSA website, email and all other digital platforms 
• Drive PPSA brand awareness and lead generation through digital channels 
• Use digital platforms like blogs, social media, websites, email marketing and online display ads to generate leads and advertise PPSA services, information and products 
• Maintaining the PPSA brand’s online presence