Manager (Graphic Design) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Manage and control the activities of the Graphic design section. 
• Planning the branch activities, considering long and short-term goals, objectives, action plans, operating standards and performance standard set. 
• Managing and controlling staff. 
• Undertake performance assessment to measure performance and implement correctional steps if required.
•  Ensures the operating policies and procedures are appropriate and are adhered to within the directorate. 
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the municipal corporate identity. 
• Monitor and provide advise or guidance on the correct use of corporate identity and branding manual both internally and externally. 
• Determine, implement and manage projects. 
• Prepares project plans with clearly defined assignment of tasks and responsibilities.
•  Prepares capital and operating estimates for the section, approves and control projects related expenditure against budget allocation. 
• Management of archive repository.

 Competencies: 

• Communication. 
• Organisational awareness.
•  Conceptual thinking. 
• Project management.
•  Financial management. 
• Technology usage 
• Service delivery orientation.
•  Interpersonal relationships. 
• Action orientation. 
• Customer orientation and customer focus. 
• Accountability and Ethical conduct. 
• Coaching and mentoring.

 Essential Requirements: 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Graphic Design or any other related and relevant qualification. 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license. 
• 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at supervisory level. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Graphic Design or any other related and relevant qualification. 
• 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at supervisory level. 

Special conditions:

•  Required to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.