Independent Media is one of South Africa’s leading print media production companies. Our stable of fine, quality publications include 18 of the country’s most prominent newspapers with The Star in Johannesburg,Cape Times and Cape Argus in Cape Town and The Mercury in Durban firmly entrenched in millions of households throughout South Africans.

Job description

Code/Reference: VAMLLI02
Applications accepted until: 2021-01-14
Number of Openings: 1

Campus/Business Unit: Vega School – Cape Town Campus

Direct Reporting Line: Head: Academic

Job Purpose:
Lecturing and academic delivery to ensure students are guided and supported in their learning to achieve module outcomes

Education:
Ideal:
– 3 year Diploma /BA (NQF 7) in: Graphic Design/Visual Communication Design/Information Design* Interior Design Visual Studies, Fashion Design

Alternatively:
– A suitable BA Degree with Visual Studies, Visual Communication or Design Studies.

Work Experience:
– Recommended: Lecturing experience in theory or critical studies of above mentioned fields.
– Limited practical experience needed in Graphic Design/Visual Communication Design/Information Design/Interior or related Design fields.

Requirements

Key Performance Area:
– Preparation and lecturing as per the Module Guide

– Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours and stipulated per pre agreed timetable

– Briefing students for assignments and providing feedback

– Marking assessments and providing feedback

– Presenting class marks and feedback to the Programme Managers

– Actively engaging with current trends in teaching and learning strategies within The IIE VEGA environment.

Working Conditions:
Campus environment.

Equity Statement:

Preferably equity candidate.

Disclaimer
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of applying. Should you not hear from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 15 Dec 15:26

Job description

Vacancy – Junior Shop Manager / Cashier

Elgin Free Range Chickens, Hermanus – Factory Shop

Responsibilities:

Will include but not be limited to, the following:

• Point of sale and payment system management and control, including management of till floats, petty cash, and sales payment processing by card payment and or cash payments, start up and end of day cash up.
• Comply with security procedures including locking all security gates, allocation and integrity of alarm codes, Shop opening and closing procedures and banking procedures.
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper functioning of the freezers including maintain the required temperature logs.
• Enhance customer’s perception of the EFRC brand by means of: the professional appearance, friendly approach and thorough product knowledge, the neatness and cleanliness of the premises and freezers and the availability of our product range and good condition of products.
• Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety, Hygiene, FSMS standards.
• Assist in the maintaining of employee discipline including applying the necessary rules and regulations relative to the organizations requirements.
• Assist in the supervision of the factory shop activities and performance of all staff.
• Utilizing labour, machines and equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in monitoring employee time and attendance, including accurate completion and submission of time sheets as requested.
• Responsible for ensuring factory shop premises are clean and neat at all times.
• Ensure all electronic communication facilities made available by EFRC are utilized for work purposes.
• Assist in monitoring stock levels and maintain availability of product range.
• Responsible for ensuring all stock is received in line with EFRC set stock delivery procedures including ensuring the careful handling of product by staff.
• Assist in stock management and application and practicing of ‘first in first out’ to ensure older stock is sold first.
• Assist in enforcing staff dress code and hygiene.
• Assist with daily/monthly operational store checks and stock takes.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s EE Policy. Interested applicants should forward their CV’s to: az.oc.snekcihcegnareerf@apdm on or before 28 December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not been contacted within 1 month, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a similar work environment.
• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and or Afrikaans.
• Computer literate.
• Understanding of the cold chain stock management and rotation system
• Self-motivated, self-starter and energetic.
• Well organised and enjoys administration.
• Good financial and analytical ability.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to integrity.
• Willing to work Saturdays and / or Public Holidays as required.
• Customer orientated.
• Honest and reliable individual.

Posted on 15 Dec 08:51

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate middle-weight conceptual art director. This is a full-time contract position based in Cape Town.  

Do you have a passion for great creative ideas? Ideas that aren’t bound into a single channel or discipline? We’re looking for a middle-weight art director to join our studio: someone with the ability to create campaigns that consumers love and can’t wait to share. If you’re a high energy individual who’s obsessed with culture and willing to work hard and play hard, then you might just be who Machine_ is looking for.

Company Description

Machine_ is a TTL creative agency with strong digital roots and is home to over 75 adventurous minds in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. It is the agency’s mission to help brands find creative solutions to new challenges in a hyper-connected world, whilst at the same time building solid, long-term relationships with our clients.

“Never Afraid” is Machine’s mantra, it underpins our values of: doing the right thing, being curious, solution orientated and at its core ‘getting things done’.Living this mantra daily helps grow our clients’?businesses and our agency. These are also the values we look for when recruiting new talent. The right personality is just as important as the right experience.

The role:

To conceptualise and execute creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate our clients’ brand identities, positioning and messaging through all brand touchpoints.

We’re looking for a person who can see the whole picture, build relationships both internally and with our clients, problem-solve effectively, and communicate exceptionally well. 

If you have two to four years’ experience, have produced great work, and are looking to grow your skills across a variety of iconic brands, then please keep reading.

Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualise and execute award-winning and results driven creative ideas
• Manage visual identity of a brand / multiple brands
• Interact with other agency teams/divisions to develop creative concepts
• Create print, editorial and digital layouts and oversee shoots
• Ensure consistency and integration of art direction across all communication channels
• Responsible for seeing the idea through the creative process to final sign off
• Work according to a client brief, showing understanding and relevance of the target market
• Develop your professional skills on a daily basis
• Ability to take on feedback, always looking to improve the work and yourself
• Ability to edit basic videos is a plus

 Business skills:

• Be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Superb interpersonal skills

• Conceptually minded with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brand tones when developing work for different brands.
• Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topics
• Ability to engage directly with clients, present ideas, take and implement feedback.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

• Strong time management and self-management skills – reliability is key!

Application requirements:

As this role is for a conceptual art director please provide a robust portfolio of creative work demonstrating conceptual ability and creative problem across all communication channels.

Please note that this role will give preference to EE candidates in line with our hiring policies.

Posted on 11 Dec 14:55

Job description

Ninety9cents is a full-service, integrated advertising agency with its head office located in Cape Town, and is one of South Africa’s largest independently owned agencies. Led by founder and managing director, Andrew Brand, the agency’s extensive client base includes leading brands such as Shoprite/Checkers, Ackermans, PUMA and the Spur Group, to name but a few.

We are looking for a passionate digital designer with retail client experience; someone with the skill set to capture promotional excitement and breakthrough designs for multiple media platforms such as App and web design, banners, social media and website elements.  The successful applicant will be tasked to carry visual and conceptual skills from initial brief to final artwork and must be able to assist with conceptualising digital campaigns and creatively solve problems effectively.

Join us as part of the largest supermarket retailer in Africa as we serve one billion customers each year, through our footprint in Africa in over 2,800 outlets across 15 countries.

*Please note: This position is based at  our client – not at 99c*

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• App and web design
• Art direction – both digital and ATL
• Animation/GIF
• Digital design
• Emailers
• Social media posts
• UX and UI design
• Web banners

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least three+ years’ experience in an advertising agency
• At least two years’ experience as a digital designer or in a similar role
• Proficient in MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience in UX/UI
• Proficient in FIGMA
• Proficient in using software applications used for digital advertising, such as Adobe Creative Cloud and InVision
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Confident
• Assertive
• Passionate
• Solution driven
• Resilient
• Accountable
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Flexible to work outside of normal working hours (overtime if and when required)

Other:

• Driver’s licence with own vehicle
• Must be willing to work on alcohol brands

Please submit a concise CV and a link to your online portfolio. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Applications from EE candidates will be considered with preference in compliance with the EE Act.

Posted on 11 Dec 09:31