African Mediums an advertising and branding company based in Umbilo, Durban requires the services of a cost estimator.
The position is costing jobs within the printing and advertising industry.
This is a permanent position in a fast paced, client focused, on demand service delivery environment, which is very deadline-driven, creative and leaders in the industry.
At least one year of experience in a costing position in a printing and advertising industry.
Previous relationships with suppliers in the company’s industry would be a strong advantage
Requirements
Essential – Costing/Estimation in a previous printing/advertising environment
Essential – Excellent flair for numbers and costing
You must be available to work on Saturdays and overtime if and when required.
Ability to work accurately with numbers under pressure.
Good communication/time management skills
Understand basic requirements to quote on production advantageous
Previous knowledge of digital, screen and litho printing processes and materials – added advantage
The Essential requirements are non-negotiable.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
Posted on 25 Jan 16:53
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A well-established national company based in Umbilo is seeking the services of a highly motivated self-driven individual to join our dynamic team as a DTP operator.
A vacant post exists for a DTP, layout and repro artist. The position requires attention to detail in layout, a passion for reproduction as well as a knowledge and understanding of design principles across various mediums.
You must be good all-rounder and have an ability to work on mac.
Strong knowledge of the printing process is necessary (set up crop marks, adjust bleed, etc.).
Ability to pay extra attention to detail and have strong layout skills will be highly advantageous.
Candidate requirements:
Must be able to work well under pressure and work late to meet deadlines.
Proficient in Adobe creative suite (Adobe in design, adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop )
General design and layout
Scanning, deep etching , colour retouching
Ensuring all work is repro ready
Setting up of pages, imposition etc.
Pre-flighting and ensuring print-readiness of InDesign files
PDF generation flair for repro and detail
Meticulous ,precise, efficient
Able to cope well under pressure
Reliable, hardworking
Willingness to learn
Own/reliable transport essential. This is non-negotiable
Qualification advantageous
Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Requirements
Must have a good comprehension of the English language (written/spoken)
Must be able to work well under pressure and work late to meet deadlines
Ability to work on last minute jobs
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
General design and layout
Artwork resizing, photo-retouching, layout, PDF creation, vector retracing of elements, die-line creation, etc.
Ensuring all work is report and print ready
Posted on 25 Jan 16:52
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Leading magazine publishing company is looking for a dynamic sales professional with a passion for all forms of media working on our award-winning titles (including well-known international brands) with a host of brand new exciting titles starting very soon.
Sales experience is essential. You are required to be organised, motivated, show great administration and people skills.
Come join a small, fun team with loads of potential to come in at the right time. We want quality not quantity when it comes to sales people.
Responsibilities include:
Maintaining and growing existing business
Meeting advertising sales targets under tight deadlines
Generating new business
Keep abreast with industry sales trends and competitors
Building relationships with agencies and clients
Regular agency and client meetings
Researching clients and fact finding
Basic + Commission with a bonus structure.
Temporary contract to permanent should you meet targets.
Requirements
Personal skills/attributes
Must have current relationships with agencies and direct clients
At least three years’ advertising sales experience
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Time management and attention to detail
Eloquent and professional phone manner and interpersonal skills
Must be Cape Town-based with own transport and able to commute to Claremont every day!
Posted on 25 Jan 15:52
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CapeTownMagazine.com is looking for a strong, organised and talented content producer with marketing/copy writing smarts to write partner content, including creating content on the overall content section and contribution to its social media channels.
This role is for you if you love creating targeted content about a wide range of discoveries, local businesses and things to do in Cape Town. Do you have a passion for writing content and connecting with people? Are you an absolute geek in your passion for spreading content created for online media, from websites to newsletters and from Twitter to Facebook? Do you have an interest in how to connect it to SEO results? Do you have the ability to work on a number of different projects at the same time?
This job offers an opportunity to work at a fast-paced online media company.
You will work with a small, driven team who have a finger on the pulse of what’s hot and happening in the Mother City. Prepare to see Cape Town as you’ve never seen her, as we uncover not only the big news but also all the unique stories that expand and add colour to our city.
The ideal candidate will have a well-developed interest in writing and online media. Good knowledge of content creation and online writing is necessary, as is some experience in Photoshop. Knowledge of driving content through Twitter and Facebook is very recommendable. As this position will mainly focus on creating stellar content to brief, you need to have a sense of copywriting/content marketing concepts to be able to uncover and grasp the unique points about a business and express these clearly in top-notch copy.
That said, this role offers room for growth into writing newsy and lifestyle content, too.
This position requires you to have a solid work ethic as well as to be eager, very organised, used to deadlines and passionate. If this sounds like you, apply below.
Responsibilities
Writing of content
Researching and writing content to brief, for partners and across pillars
Writing engaging content for our partners and a variety of events and things taking place in Cape Town and surrounds – doing it fast and efficiently
Quick turnaround on brainstorming, sourcing, researching and writing engaging SEO content for the following formats:
Partner content and events
Overviews
Newsworthy content
New places and discoveries in Cape Town
New content/viral/other content
Themes and themed content
A good understanding of the copy needs of social media channels, esp. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Content management: a grasp of CMS and willingness to learn
Come up with strong efficient ways to grow content pillars and our readership
Analytics, communication and growth of readership
Work closely with the partner content and relationship manager to brainstorm and execute brand activation campaigns for partners
Communicating with partners and developing and managing positive client relationships
Attend events and go on unique experiences on behalf of CapeTownMagazine.com
Working closely with the head of content to develop new avenues of content and to increase unique visitors numbers, pageviews, newsletter subscriptions and community engagement
Requirements
Good command of the English language
Excellent writing ability
Good knowledge of search engines (SEO) and good researching skills
Working knowledge of Facebook and Twitter
Willingness to learn
Excellent telephone etiquette
Knowledge and experience with CMS
Basic knowledge of Photoshop and the ability to work creatively would be advantageous
Passion for the reader
Be able to work on deadlines
Advantageous
Copywriting or content marketing experience
Video production
If you want to be on board for the ride, send us your CV and a cover letter. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be asked to send through writing samples and will have to complete a writing test.
Send your CV and a motivation letter to (please use ‘Application for Partner Content Producer’ as your email subject line) by Friday, 22 February 2017 to
moc.enizagamnwotepac@rotide
Att: Elvorne Palmer.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of sending your CV, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
Posted on 25 Jan 15:48
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An exciting new opportunity has opened up at Pyrotec Eastern Cape. Pyrotec is a privately owned South African company that specialises in providing innovative and top-quality product identification solutions. The company’s extensive service offerings include on-pack product identification solutions including self-adhesive label systems, coding and labelling equipment as well as self-adhesive products suitable for businesses and homes.
PackMark is our machinery division that offers a comprehensive range of labelling, coding and print & apply labelling equipment. We exclusively supply the very latest hardware from international industry leaders Markem-Imaje, ALTech and Accraply Harland Machine Systems as well as a selection of other brands. Our end-to-end service covers every step in the process of procuring new coding or labelling equipment, from project management through to after-sales technical support.
We are looking for a ‘seasoned’ Service and Installation Technician in Eastern Cape to serve our rapidly growing market share in the territory. The ideal candidate will come from a technical background with a tertiary qualification, understand client needs, be capable of building credible relationships and provide solutions whilst ensuring unfailing service. The position requires a sensible and dedicated individual who is composed and level headed.
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications – a millwright, mechanical, mechatronics, fitter and turner, etc.
Minimum five years’ technical experience
Own reliable transport
Able to do fault finding and troubleshoot
Ability to work under pressure and independently
Duties:
Servicing and maintenance of coding and labelling machinery
Surveying of machines for installations
Stock control – spares and consumables
Training and development – continuously acquiring and updating knowledge as well as being updated with developing technology
Marketing and customer services – efficiently assisting both departments where necessary
Following up on sales leads
Canvasing the market – proposing solutions to customer’s needs
Completing all required documentation required by the company within the required time period
Adhering to all health and safety standards and procedures
Skills:
Computer literate
Planning and organising skills
Analytical minded
Sound interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative
Additional requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel both inside and outside South Africa where required
Willingness and ability to work overtime / accept responsibility to be on standby
NOTE: Remuneration package market related and to commensurate with qualification and experience
Please DO NOT apply should you not have the above experience, requirements and skills as your application will NOT be viewed.
Should you feel that you are the ideal candidate, please email your CV to
az.oc.cetoryp@tnemyolpme
.
When applying please quote the job title and reference number (PYRO067B) in the subject line. Should you not quote the reference number; your application will not be viewed.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Posted on 25 Jan 13:37
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Sales and marketing manager required in Polokwane.
Requirements:
Matric/grade 12 certificate
Formal marketing degree/diploma
Minimum five years’ working experience within a marketing management position in the hospitality industry
Self-motivated and driven
Excellent people and communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Innovative and creative
Computer literate – graphic design, social media
Valid code eight drivers licence and own transport
Applicant must reside in Polokwane or surrounding area.
Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.Your details will be held for future vacancies.
Pleasevisit our website www.mprtc.co.za to upload your CV or for more information.
Posted on 25 Jan 12:29
MPRTC Recruitment
The most essential and important resource any company can possess will undoubtedly be the talent that they employ. This is where MPCT is crucial, in that we specialise in the most diverse and complex resource; we supply people, the right people, for your company.
Two to four years’ experience in a reservations management position
Strong leadership
Great written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent sales and customer skills
Polite and friendly
Strong administration skills
Well-spoken and well presented
Computer literate (Opera Systems)
You will need to reside in Polokwane or surrounding area.
Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Your details will be held for future vacancies.
Please visit our websitewww.mprtc.co.zato upload your CV or for more information
Posted on 25 Jan 12:28
MPRTC Recruitment
The most essential and important resource any company can possess will undoubtedly be the talent that they employ. This is where MPCT is crucial, in that we specialise in the most diverse and complex resource; we supply people, the right people, for your company.
