Position: Graphic Designer

Employment: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Plumstead

Salary: R 15 000 – R20 000

Start: Immediately

Job Summary:

Fetola are Cape Town based business growth professionals specialising in enterprise and supplier development. Our purpose is to accelerate the success of hundreds of small businesses across the country. The company has a small head office in Cape Town with a national network of stakeholders.

This is an exciting operations role for a capable, energetic individual to be responsible for the successful external promotion of Fetola and Fetola’s programmes, under instruction from the Media & Marketing Executive. This involves the creation, coordination and implementation of visual solutions that engage the identified target audience. This is a multi-skilled and important role that requires the delivery of on time and on-spec outcomes.

You will assist with implementation; including planning, roll out & monitoring of design solutions that assist in the growth of entrepreneurs in a range of sectors nationally. The role requires an interest in business development, understanding of design, proven design skills, and a passion for problem-solving. You should have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Experience and Training:

- University degree/diploma in Graphic design, Communication design, Visual art, Media Studies or related
- Prior work experience, 3-5 years in similar field
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- A working knowledge of Dreamweaver, After Effects, & Premier Pro (advantageous)

Core Competencies:

Proven project co-ordination skills, effective written and verbal communications, and the ability to work efficiently without close supervision. Strong computer literacy skills are essential. Candidate should have a passion for, and skill in solving problems, meticulous and detail-orientated. Our staff are self-motivated, flexible, open to learning and enthusiastic, culturally sensitive and personable, and we prioritise these qualities in recruitment. Fast learning is essential, reliability and the ability to prioritise & manage own time and work collaboratively within teams.

Key Tasks:

Duties include but not limited to:

- Design and Develop graphic solutions
- Develop creative ideas for graphic interpretation
- Implement graphic design solutions (eg logo development, look & feel, infographics, diagrams, print adverts, annual/programme reports, etc)
- Maintain and improve on internal & external design integrity (manage and update brand guide)
- Continually track, analyse and improve results
- Work with a support team

Please note if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.