Graphic Designer
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and layout a variety of communication products (both digital and print), including social media infographics from conception to completion. Preparing and package final artwork into print -ready or digital -ready formats, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
Requirements
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- Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted)
- Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and layout a variety of communication products (both digital and print), including social media infographics from conception to completion
- Preparing and package final artwork into print -ready or digital -ready formats, ensuring compliance with technical specifications
- Developing innovative and visually appealing design 78 concepts in line with creative briefs
- Presenting proposed concepts to clients for feedback and approval
- Sourcing or request high- quality photographs, departmental logos, and other necessary graphic elements
- Implementing the designing of brochures, repor ts, banner and other outsourced graphic design projects
- Monitoring and overseeing departmental design work undertaken within the allocated communications budget by external service provider/ consultants
- Liaising with the Director and client to obtain sig n-off on final designs, including presentation of concept designs
- Providing advice on Government and Departmental Corporate Identity & Branding
- Interpreting and apply the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Corporate Identity (CI) and Branding Manual and Departmental CI manual across all visual products
- Providing guidance to internal clients on the correct use of logos, font, colours, and graphic design standards
- Supporting the alignment of design outputs with the Departmental strateg ic objectives and branding positioning
- Reviewing design work from internal and external sources for CI compliance before approval and dissemination
- Assisting in updating templates, layout styles, and branding elements for consistency and professional vis ual identity
- Collaborating with Communications and Marketing teams to reinforce a cohesive brand image across platforms
- Offering creative input during concept development for campaigns , events, and publications, ensuring branding integrity
- Monitoring e volving trends in public sector branding and advice on innovations within the confines of CI protocols
- Organising and maintaining digital files in a structured and easily retrievable manner across departmental backup drives
- Archiving all final design fil es and editable versions using standardised file naming and folder structures
- Performing regular antivirus scans and system checks to safeguard equipment and design assets
- Periodically clean and optimise hard drives by removing redundant or outdated files
- Making informed recommendations for the purchase or upgrade of relevant design software and hardware
- Design and layout of the departmental internal newsletter
- Developing visual concepts that reflect the theme and objectives of each internal newsletter edition
How to apply
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded to the attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunny side, Pretoria, or by email as provided.
Enquiries
Mr S Halama Tel No: (012) 444 6606 APLICATIONS : [email protected]
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