The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Communication and Marketing Department (GCSS) has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding
eighteen 18 months.
Department: Group Communication and Marketing
Branch: Marketing
Designation: Internship: Graphic Design
Remuneration:
- (Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R9 960,45 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
LOCATION: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12/Matric plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Graphic Design or Computer
- Graphics or a related field (like Visual Arts) OR Degree (NQF level 7) in Graphic Design subject or Computer Graphics or related field ( Like Visual Arts)
The candidate will be expected to have knowledge and an understanding of graphic design and/or visual design and its compatible software by using design tools including design
software (Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro, Toon Boom ect.) to create complex concepts by designing and presenting rough drafts of art (i.e., size, colour, typography, images, style, layout and related aesthetic concepts).
Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
Primary Function:
- Create and incorporate graphics into the City’s brand, digital products and social media strategies that the City’s messages in a unique, fast easy-to perceive and appealing manner, This incorporates several tasks and responsibilities such as writing and editing scripts and using software to illustrate complex ideas visually by giving static or abstract designs ( Like logos, shapes, objects, text) ani9mation and movement with or without following a specific narrative.
Key Learning Areas:
- • Design or create visual communication materials through the use of technology, including
- computer software progrmmes;
- • Consult and communicate on the design and production of visual communication materials;
- • Using technology and graphic design tools to bring data (with or without narratives) to lie
- with creativity and artistic expression;
Leading Competencies:
- Prototyping: Transitioning a concept from brainstorming to the first of life by creating a very rough approximation of the final product / services;
- Crafting and editing content for script, narrations or voiceovers;
- • Artist and creative to provide all type of innovative engaging content;
- • Collaboration and communication (verbal and written);
- • Time management and multitasking;
- • Attention to detail;
- • Creative problem solving
An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic qualification to obtain experiential training.
The City is committed to providing work-based training for students.
- • This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualifies for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before.
- This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a period not exceeding 18 months Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular.
- Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified Qualification/s, ID, and CV).
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Core Competencies:
- • Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
- • Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
- Contact Person: Sinead Ahem
- Tel No: (011) 407 7121
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
• Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application.