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Digital DTP/Automation Specialist (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R27000 – R27000 per month Cost to company 
Benefits: Medical Aid contribution
Location: Johannesburg
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Company: Brandtruth//DGTL

Job description

Job purpose

The digital DTP and automation specialist is responsible for the execution and production of creative collateral, of a high standard, for all our marketing and brand communications and is responsible for rolling out digital media according to specific design specs with immaculate precision and speed while being able to closely follow the creative direction. The role is also responsible for building marketing automation programs and reporting on marketing performance, administrating and driving the implementation of the company’s CRM system.

Job objectives

Strategic/analytical

  • Must be able to work within brand guidelines and be able to create differentiation while maintaining cohesion amongst sub-brands.
  • Ensure any custom or newly created content and design meets legal and compliance requirements by applying the system of process and procedures into all work.
  • Collaborate with the creative team and within the company to raise standards and awareness of innovation, creativity and design leadership.
  • To re-purpose existing elements and templates as required by design changes.
  • To keep abreast of industry design developments and technology, and be able to interpret how these would impact services from a design perspective.
  • To share information, ideas and best practice with team members.
  • Digital mindset: Your main focus is designing for digital and mobile environment.
  • Segment and analyse prospect database to target digital campaigns.

Consultancy (internal/external)

  • Informal peer review of colleagues’ work.
  • Engage in team training to further personal and departmental development.
  • Establish relationships with the team and stakeholders.
  • Informal guidance to co-workers.
  • Ensure consistent and continuous communication requirements are met.
  • Working closely with internal and external resources and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and consulting teams to support lead nurture, lead scoring, and data management.

Delivery

  • Manage the creative and design process from concept stage to finished artwork and implementation
  • Produce and QA digital campaign assets including platform-specific creative, AR/VR assets, and other forms of creative using existing templates, as well as creating new templates to spec.
  • Translate project requirements into workable, scalable solutions.
  • Analyse firmographic data sources and bulk update the CRM system with the most accurate information, as well as QA data to ensure accurate reporting and decision making.
  • Create workflows and automated email alerts to make the Consulting team more efficient.
  • Analyse lead flow to ensure effective and timely follow-up.
  • Work within the industry standards and guidelines and ensure sign off is obtained from all key stakeholders before implementation.
  • Conduct regular meetings and design reviews of all work-in-progress with the Art Director and Chief Creative Officer.
  • QA of work against a brief such as (be not limited to):
    • Infographics
    • Presentations
    • Video
    • Animation and motion graphics
    • Electronic publications (interactive PDFs, HTML emails)
    • Interfaces
    • Web-based content

Operational knowledge

  • Extensive knowledge of Salesforce.com or other CRM systems
  • Excellent knowledge of typographic variations across digital and mobile applications.
  • Complete understanding and ability to create typographic grid systems and layouts.
  • Strong understanding of branding, brand strategy and identity systems.
  • Understanding of how to simplify and re-distribute communication.
  • Knowledge of effective methods to derive and interpret client objectives.
  • Knowledge of social and digital best-practice forms of communication.
  • Knowledge of narrative structure (storytelling).

Industry knowledge

  • Understanding and familiarisation of digital and social content distribution platforms
  • Knowledge of key innovation in Digital, Social, Marketing, Video, Cinema, Cultural, Art and Design spaces
  • Knowledge and interaction with creative specialists in the content creation space.

Technical knowledge

  • Knowledge of video creation tools, software, equipment and specialist skills (Adobe CC, Invision, Understanding of HTML and CSS)
  • Good knowledge of different social platforms and their limitations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of social platforms and best practice tools
  • Knowledge of digital platforms and channels (formats and outputs)
  • Knowledge of Multi-channel platform integration

Skills requirements

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • High levels of concentration and attention to detail.
  • Ability to conceptualise and create engaging content from strategic direction and insight.
  • Ability to present ideas in a highly engaging, effective and customer-centric manner.
  • Ability to efficiently use Google Suite or industry-standard presentation/collaboration tools.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing digital and social media needs and best practices.
  • High levels of craftsmanship.
  • Ability to manage time effectively.
  • Ability to push and adapt content for various platforms and executions.
  • Ability to collaborate and manage relationships in an agile environment.
  • Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback effectively.
  • Being comfortable with ambiguity, pressure and constant change.

Posted on 13 Nov 11:27

Art Director – Digital (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R30000 per month Cost to company 
Benefits: Medical aid contribution
Location: Johannesburg
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Company: Brandtruth//DGTL

Job description

The art director’s role is focused on digital, creative and strategic innovation. This includes creatively applying a concept utilising digital innovation across digital channels to ensure a seamless, strategic digital journey to meet client briefs and their expectations.Job objectives

Leadership

  • Providing leadership and direction that harnesses the power of the collective team to achieve our business objectives
  • Drive leadership in terms of Digital Design for our business and for clients
  • Provide direct leadership and growth to team members and relevant resources
  • Implementing and driving departmental targets and goals, helping each team member to achieve these goals

Strategic/analytics

  • Identify platform relevant innovations (eg. Google Marketing Platform, social channels, etc.) in order to share findings with team members
  • Conduct research on the latest design industry trends (weekly) in order to enhance our creative offerings.
  • Consistently research and update knowledge and skills on industry tools in order to remain relevant.

Consultancy (internal/external)

  • Assist and manage junior/intermediate designers within the creative team
  • Creative collaboration in order to drive conceptual development that can be expanded into multiple digital platforms/channels.
  • Contributing to knowledge share sessions within the creative team in order to educate and drive experimentation of the new knowledge gained through research.
  • Support overall team performance by enabling fluidity of skills/expertise transfer into other areas of the team.
  • Ensure that creative outputs are in line with specifications required by platform partners in order for them to execute client campaigns seamlessly
  • Ensure that SLA’s with external clients and platform partners are managed within efficient turn around times, in order to mitigate risks between platforms and clients.
  • Delivery of Creative Digital Design presentations to internal team and external clients as and when required

Delivery

  • When required, ensure smooth running and delivery of all job outputs within the creative department
  • Oversee and checking QA of all Junior team members creative work prior to escalation to the Head of Creative
  • Adapting and craft digital executions from an existing concept for digital outputs, in order to ensure the correct application on digital platforms
  • Ensure that daily billable hours are met in line with the company’s quarterly targets for self and junior team members
  • Contributing, building and growing innovation within a digital creative aspect
  • Day to day digital design for campaigns that are platform or channel-specific.
  • Consistent and timely reporting of tasks/activities in order to ensure efficiency in studio management.
  • Ensure that all creative output is presented in an acceptable manner to the client (Google Slides/Keynote).
  • Clear communications with the operations division in order to ensure that deliverables correlate to creative time estimations.
  • Consistent communication around team dynamics and workflow efficiencies in order to drive a progressive work environment
  • Attend client briefings in order to define the direction of a creative brief


Experience:

Operational
? 5+ years experience in Digital Design within an Agency environment (essential)
? Intermediate level of experience using Google Suite (Docs, Drive, Calendar, Slides, Sheets, Hangouts etc.)
? Intermediate level of experience using agile working systems (Workflowmax, Trello)

Consultancy
? 3+ Years of experience managing teams of people

Technical
? 5+ Years experience using Adobe Creative Suite (essential)
? Intermediate level of experience working in InVision and Sketch (desirable)

Industry Specific
? 3+ Years experience within a Digital Marketing environment (essential)

Operational knowledge

  • Knowledge of effective methods to derive and interpret client objectives.
  • Knowledge of the broader design fields (graphic, multimedia, copywriting etc.)
  • Knowledge of design principles
  • Knowledge of design processes

Industry knowledge

  • Knowledge and understanding of digital design trends and latest industry innovations
  • Knowledge and understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
  • Knowledge of TTL advertising

Technical knowledge

  • Knowledge of digital platforms and channels (formats and outputs)
  • Knowledge of Multichannel platform integration
  • Knowledge of Multi programme integration (e.g. Adobe Illustrator to Photoshop)
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Skills requirements

  • Excellent werbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to be agile, and adapt the creative to changing trends in the industry
  • Ability to have a high propensity to learn quickly
  • Ability to understand and work on the intricacies of social and digital platforms/channels
  • Ability to use Google Web Designer
  • Key focus on attention to detail to ensure accuracy of design/interactive artwork supplied to platforms/channels
  • Ability to determine which creative will best be suited on a specific platform
  • Well-rounded skills using Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD) as well as Sketch and InVision
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to work within a team and independently

Posted on 13 Nov 11:13

Guest House Relief Receptionist

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Guest House Relief Receptionist Bloemfontein based guest house is looking for a Relief Receptionist / Administrator. The position requirements are as follows: – Experience in Guest Houses front desk operations.
– Experience in Reservations – check-in and check-out’s.
– General management and administrative duties. – Must be able to work weekends and shifts as is required by hospitality hours on a relief basis. – Answering calls and e-mails. – Fluent in English and Afrikaans
– Valid driver’s license and own transport. Closing date:16 November 2020. Please send your most recent updated CV with a photo to: scjvbfn@gmail.com

Front-End Developer – HTML/CSS/Javascript (Johannesburg)

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Job description

We are looking for a Front-end developer experienced in design to join our growing team of professionals. We offer an opportunity to work on offshore accounts – with clientele based all over the globe and are in search of a developer who can complement our team of coders, designers, animators and content managers.

We are looking for someone who knows how to develop complete online websites and project front ends and UIs, is not afraid of deadlines and has a good general understanding of online environments, user experience and the importance of thouroughness in design.

If your submission has not received a reply within seven working days from the date of submission, please consider it unsuccessful.

Requirements

  • We are not looking for someone who only knows how to design front-end projects with Bootstrapper type frameworks, this position requires independently built design.
  • Internet and digital media literacy need to be at a very high level, this is not a junior, trainee nor an internship position, and as such, a two to four years of experience in this field is required.
  • Must have a solid track record and working examples of similar long-term projects and integrations.
  • Ability to work with Brand UI kits.
  • Empathy for customer service and a deadline-driven personality are a must.
  • Ability to work as part of a larger team consisting of production, branding and development specialists will be required, and as such, a general understanding of the industry will be questioned and tested.

Developer coding requirements:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • JSON
  • Sass

Extra points will be granted for experience in:

  • Git
  • vanillaJS / ES6
  • Design skill (Adobe Photoshop)
  • Terminal/command line compiling
  • Development speed
  • ReactJS
  • Responsive design

Applicants must be prepared to deliver complete designed packages for use of the backend team. Applicants must understand the importance of responsive design, making sure all front-end code looks perfect on all screen sizes.

Preference will be given to applications with a solid portfolio of case studies in this space. Applicants must be able to independently complete a task without the need for another coder to fix errors or complete it for them. Applicants will be required to complete a short practical test and a multiple-choice exam if the interview proves successful.

Posted on 13 Nov 10:46

Senior Back-End Developer – Java (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: negotiable Negotiable depending on experience 
Location: Johannesburg
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #DM40173
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

We are looking for a top-notch senior back-end Java developers for a fast-paced development team that delivers projects on a monthly basis. As part of this team, you will be working on very cool projects and will work closely with QA, Ops, and SA to build functionality on the company’s platform. The SDLC is mainly waterfall with elements of Agile for quick delivery. All the coding is done from the backend in native Java/existing patterns and XML, Jira, Git — this is a base of tech required but solid Java is the priority.

Qualifications: 

  • Five to eight years’ solid Java experience
  • Must have Java certification
  • Developers from a corporate/consult to a corporate will be preferred.
  • Be available to complete a technical assessment
  • Degree  (IT related qualification)
  • Strong track record of development work

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

Reference number for this position is DM40173 which is a permanent position based in Fairlands offering a salary is negotiable on experience.

The time for change is now! E-Merge IT Recruitment is specialist niche recruiters with a wide range of positions available. We offer researched positions with top companies to strong technical candidates. Email Dominic on az.oc.egrem-e@mcinimod or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals! https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 12 Nov 12:22

Production Assistant (Pretoria)

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Location: Pretoria
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior/Mid
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Company: Penguin Random House South Africa

LAPA Publishers, a division of Penguin Random House South Africa, has a vacancy for a qualified and dynamic person to work as a production assistant. Please note, LAPA Publishers’ offices are currently based in Pretoria, with plans to move to Midrand within the next year or early next year.

Main responsibilities

  • Coordination and execution of various administrative production-related tasks in the publishing department of the company.
  • Assistance in the execution of the annual publication program and production schedule.
  • Compile and manage schedules and business plans for printed and digital products.
  • Regular liaison with collaborators and writers.
  • Request quotations and negotiate printing prices.
  • Quality control of the printing and binding of new publications.
  • Managing the production process of printed and digital products.
  • Can work under high pressure and manage crises.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent planning skills.

If you are someone who has a love for books with a specific interest in Afrikaans literature and current affairs, has experience in Christian publishing and media, has good language and numeracy, has strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Pastel Evolution, among others, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, has experience in the publishing industry, has strong organisational and public relations skills, an appropriate qualification and a valid driving license, this position is for you.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter, clearly stating your salary expectations.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

If you have not heard from us within six weeks, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.

Posted on 12 Nov 10:18

Manager – Publications (Stellenbosch)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Stellenbosch
Type: Permanent
Reference: #KB/285/1120
Company: Stellenbosch University

Corporate communication and marketing division

Manager – publications

(Ref. KB/285/1120)
 

The Corporate Communication and Marketing Division (CCMD) creates a competitive advantage for Stellenbosch University (SU) by strategically positioning the brand favourably, implementing effective communication and marketing initiatives – including student recruitment –and by arranging institutional events for various stakeholders. The Division offers a dynamic, innovative and interesting work environment. Most of the Division’s activities are deadline-driven, fast-paced and often require extended working hours.

The CCMD currently has a vacancy for a manager publications. The incumbent will be responsible to co-create a publications strategy and operational plan, and for the implementation of the plan which will include the production of a collection of printed and digital institutional publications for a variety of stakeholders. Institutional publications are not limited to traditional print or digital publications; it may include marketing/promotional collateral, a variety of PowerPoint presentations aimed at different stakeholders; video production and the news carousel on the SU website. The Manager: Publications also takes responsibility for the strategy, content alignment and production management of the University’s Annual Integrated Report, including the compilation of briefing documents for written and visual content contributors and graphic designer, and ensures compliance with the Department of Higher Education and Training’s requirements for integrated annual reporting.

Duties:

Management of various corporate publications

  • Co-developing and implementing a corporate publications strategy and plan with objectives aligned with SU’s Integrated Communication Strategy and Plan;
  • Compiling an annual production plan for institutional publications, including the Integrated Annual Report, and managing its scheduling and roll out;
  • Conceptualising various publications in accordance with objectives and stakeholders;
  • Overseeing the production and print management of various corporate publications;
  • Compiling the annual budget for corporate publications and managing the expenditure;
  • Ensuring high quality written and visual content, cutting-edge publication formats and innovative design;
  • Managing the distribution and delivery of publications;
  • Ensuring alignment with corporate brand identity, and compliance with protocols and guidelines;
  • Benchmarking SU publications against international best practice;
  • Procuring internal and external service providers.

Content creation for publications

  • Writing, re-writing, editing, translating and proof-reading content for various SU publications that are published in both English and Afrikaans;
  • Commissioning and managing the contributions by copy writers, photographers and graphic designers;
  • Ensuring alignment of content with institutional narrative and tone;
  • Interpreting written information for conversion into visual communication, e.g. graphs and infographics.  

Requirements:

  • Relevant Bmdegree or equivalent qualification in communication/journalism/marketing/public relations;
  • Approximately six to eight years’ working experience in the relevant fields with at least five years in publication management or publishing, including print and digital publication production, financial management and staff coordination;
  • Proven experience in strategy development, planning and implementation related to publications;
  • Excellent language proficiency and experience in high-level content creation and quality control, with the ability to sign-off on English and Afrikaans publications for production: printing/digital distribution;
  • Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as knowledge of digital publication platforms;
  • Ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
  • Ability to work independently, make objective and decisive, yet flexible decisions under pressure and within set deadlines, and the ability to work in a multi-skilled, professional team;
  • Accurate reporting of information and attention to fine detail.

Recommendations:

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification;
  • Experience in a corporate communication or marketing division;
  • Knowledge of the higher education sector;
  • Experience in project management;
  • Knowledge of integrated reporting.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 25 November 2020

Enquiries regarding job contents: Ms. Candes Keating on 021 808 9175, or at target=”_blank. Please do not send applications to this email address.

Applications for the position will only be accepted via the online application platform as indicated. For technical assistance with the platform and remuneration enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Division on 021 808 2753, or at az.ca.nus@rh-e-nus

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University’s institutional EE Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 12 Nov 09:23

Financial Planner

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Financial Planner in City Bowl | Other Finance/Accounting | Job Mail | 5035648







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Large Financial Institution is hiring experienced Financial Planners/ Advisors. Join our dynamic team and take full advantage of our fully equipped office and virtual tools required to work remotely. Appointments are booked for you, access to our existing client base and paraplanners at your disposal. Minimum Requirements:
NQF5
Regulatory Exams
2 years industry experience
Make the right move today and forward you CV to:
Email CV: finrecruit@mail.com

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Temporary Warehouse & Logistics Group Manager

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Temporary Warehouse & Logistics Group Manager in Kwazulu-Natal | Warehousing/Distribution | Job Mail | 5102030







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  • Ad Placed : 12 Nov 2020 06:01:06 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Contract
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :

    • Logistics
    Warehousing/Distribution

  • Region : Kwazulu-Natal
  • Company : Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

Step into this exacting role immediately and enjoy the advantage of first-hand experience if you wish to be considered for the permanent appointment to the role as described.

This Global giant is looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Group Manager (Temporary Contract), who will be responsible for all group warehousing and logistics operations, Head Office and administration.  Management of all insurance related matters, as well as the management of the Company Fleet to ensure overall costs are contained and sufficient support is provided to all other departments to meet company objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Masters in Supply Chain or Logistics.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
  • Experience with HR Information systems.
  • Willingness to travel locally.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure efficient and cost effective branch, CDC & Head Office operations, whilst providing overall support to Sales department to achieve set objectives:
    • Monthly revision and reporting on all expenditure vs. budget.
    • Ensure transport planning and logistic costs are optimised.
    • Produce monthly management reports for Executive review.
    • Revise quarterly OHS reports and ensure Branch Compliance & ensure budget available for compliance.
    • Compile quarterly overage stock report and slow moving stock.
    • Revise Branch legal agreements (with Legal dept.) to ensure compliance.
    • Sales, branch & CDC Capex approval.
    • Revise branch policies to ensure branch efficiency.
  • Optimisation of transportation and distribution costs:
    • Develop and implement key strategies to continuously improve the distribution model at the company for both domestic and export market.
    • Improve efficiencies on distribution to market.
    • Optimise clearing and forwarding costs for the company.
    • Manage relationships with transporters and key service providers.
  • Management of Company Fleet:
    • Ensure optimal usage within prescribed budget.
  • Management of Insurance and Leasing requirements.
  • Head Office Facilities Management.
  • Reports and Departmental Procedures to ensure accurate work flow:
    • Produce regular reports and statistics timeously to follow up on progress.
    • Prepare presentations.
  • Provide leadership through goal setting, capabilities development, performance feedback and career planning.
  • Help recruit and retain competent and high performing staff in order to ensure departmental service delivery and achievement of departmental goals:
    • Manage all performance management aspects of direct reports and facilitate the same within the rest of the department.
    • Identify and mentor competent and high performance staff.
  • Administrative duties.

Competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise and work within a team as well as independently.
  • Multi-tasker, problem solver, decision-maker.
  • Ability to manage processes and systems and work under high pressure situations to meet deadlines.
  • Goal-oriented, able to direct and communicate goals to others.

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Trainee Accountants

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  • You will gain wide exposure to different businesses, entities and sectors.
  • You will be exposed to the whole audit process as well as detailed financial accounting for a variety of entities.
  • You will become very proficient in drafting financial statements. You will gain a lot of experience in taxation and you will become very proficient in tax administration and compliance through the course of your training contract.
  • You will deal directly with clients so good interpersonal skills is essential.
  • We specialize in small to medium enterprises and our value proposition is that through your training contract you will become proficient in this sector.