Graphic Designer Graduate - Delmas at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Delmas has an opportunity available for a CJM Graphic Design Graduate to join the team. 
• We're in need of a person that is willing to start from the bottom in the design industry or someone that would like to accumulate experience in design basics.
• Learn how to create and develop engaging graphics for a variety of media.
• This includes training in receiving a brief, defining the requirements, and creating all required elements such as illustrations, logos, layouts, photos, etc. in all types of mediums.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric, and a keen interest to study Graphic Design
• Interest or limited experience in graphic design with a portfolio of creative works.

Advantageous:

• Willingness to learn.
• Experience in design software use.

Job Specification…

Design & layout:

• To learn about consistent standards and approaches throughout all design aspects.
• Plan, design, and develop creative concepts.
• Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts for print.
• Strive towards an outcome that will enable them to design, illustrate and photograph any element required within a design studio.
• Ensure work is always in line with the given tasks.
• Creatively produce new ideas and concepts for evaluation.
• Ensure all items are prepared for the design team.
• Handle workload and help with production and finishing in the studio where needed.

Innovation & Research:

• Gather and refine specifications and requirements per design project.
• Stay up to date with new technology trends with the graphic design space.
• Innovatively conceptualise a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.

Stakeholder Liaison:

• Work as part of the team and understand relationships between printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account managers, web developers and marketing specialists to ensure high quality work.
• Ensure team members that are provided with the pre-production elements as required for the finalization of different design projects.
• Consider recommendations of team member`s suggestions, on improving design tasks.
• Work in a logical order to give relevant and accurate feedback to team members.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to CJM Agency Uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies

Essential:

• Excellent design acumen, Digital and wide format print process knowledge.
• Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Formally delivers information to the team members.
• Understand customer service and how to improve quality and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Understand the quality review process and criteria to ensure proper procedures are always followed.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Adobe Suite basics.

Special conditions of employment:

• Office Bound
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary

Closing Date 14 March 2026