Job Description

FUTURE PLANNING RESILIENCE COMMUNICATIONSDIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER (DIGITAL GRAPHICS)BASIC SALARY: R499 822 PER ANNUM FPR 37/24 CAPE TOWN CIVIC CENTRE (HYBRID)Requirements:

• Relevant three-year tertiary qualification
• At least five (5) years' experience as a graphic or digital designer in the public sector OR a minimum five (5) years' experience as a mid-to-senior graphic designer for a large organisation (200+ employees)
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent) for original vector-based artwork, as well as bitmap-based designs
• Highly proficient in template creation for Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Proficient in creating layout and design templates in creative packages for the import of data from other sources
• Excellent design skills; being able to produce original designs based on brief and brand guidelines
• Ability to engage with clients to understand detailed requirements, to produce solutions that meet client and user needs and requirements
• Excellent communication, documentation and collaboration skills
• Able to illustrate in a variety of pre-defined styles
• Good working knowledge of social media formats and trends.

Key performance areas:

• Create original artwork in line with City brand architecture guidelines and other policies
• Scoping of briefs based on requirements, manage tasks from brief to completion, liaising with clients and vendors as necessary, to ensure that output matches requirements
• Contribute to design frameworks, guides and documentation for digital platform and digital brand management.
• Perform other digital-related work, including image editing, selecting, tagging and uploading
• Manage, review and update guidelines for City channels
• Contribute to the updating of the City's Corporate Identity Guide.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.Closing date: 15 November 2024

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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