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Okuhle Media Production has an opening for an online content producer assistant position. You would be working on two amazing kids television shows, Hectic on 3 and Hectic Nine 9. This position is a four-month freelance position. You would not only be assisting and learning from the online content producer, but also working and meeting with television
industry giants.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Basic knowledge of Social Media scheduling tools (Hootsuite/social report) – knowledge of weekend scheduling of social media posts and blogs beneficial.
• Research skill (to be able to source news)
• Understanding of social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Knowledge of WordPress, SEO and HTML
• Good photography and video skills
• Catalogued and manage WhatsApp Contacts
• Copywriting

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Diploma in social media/film/TV production
• Valid drivers License is essential

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of social media scheduling tools ( knowledge of weekend scheduling of social media posts and blogs beneficial.)
• Understand photographic composition. (Basic graphic design skills/editing.)
• Attend all content meetings and executions.
• Be responsible for conducting LIVE streams on socials.
• interpersonal skills

Attributes:

• Passion
• Dedication
• Loyalty
• You thrive on deadlines and high pressure situations. You love to problem solve and finding better systems and solutions.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
• Please apply if this sounds like you!

How to apply

• One-pager cover letter motivating why you would be a good fit and to introduce yourself.
• Comprehensive CV
• A lovely picture of yourself
• Attach any reference images/links of work completed
• Attached copy of drivers license, and tertiary qualifications

Posted on 16 Oct 15:28

Job description

An innovative beauty and personal care company based in Muizenberg is looking for an intern to assist with marketing, sales and social media management.  This is a permanent position ideal for a recent graduate or person with junior-level marketing experience. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Marketing 
• Assisting with strategy and campaign management 
• Sales
• Processing incoming website sales (experience with WordPress is advantageous) 
• Management of customer databases 
• Customer service
• Social media
• Content creation and management of Facebook and Instagram platforms
• Community management (occasionally after hours)
• PR
• Working with influencers and bloggers, managing trade exchanges and other PR activations and or events
• Copywriting 
• Short to mid-length copy for social media content, press releases, newsletters and web content

Researching industry trends – the company works in bath, body, skincare and hair care so an interest in the industry is a must!

Requirements

• Must have suitable qualification/experience in marketing, sales, advertising, e-commerce, etc.
• Be organised, detail orientated and presentable.
• The suitable candidate would need to work well under pressure and often be willing to work out of their job scope.
• Must be computer literate and tech-savvy: working with google doc’s, excel, scheduling apps – one must be able to grasp new online platforms quickly. 
• Basic design skills would be beneficial as not all social media content will be designed.
• Must be able to work well independently, communicate efficiently and comfortable making decisions.

Posted on 16 Oct 14:46

Stellenbosch Academy is looking for a skilled and dedicated part-time graphic design lecturer. This person will teach primarily into first and second years in accordance with the timetable and year plan. The person in this position will be responsible for the coordination and management of particular projects and tasks in the given year and in collaboration with the subject head.

The appropriate candidate should have a minimum of three years teaching experience and a BA hons in visual arts or related qualification.

Key responsibilities:

• Academic content and curriculum development in line with the specific level descriptors and related to the graphic design curriculum. This involves the preparation of course materials, writing briefs and the ability to source interesting and challenging projects.
• Lecture subject matter to a class with the appropriate preparation, teaching material and lesson plans.
• Have a core knowledge of the following curriculum elements: typographic skills, branding, publication design, interaction/interface design, illustration and image-making skills, conceptual development and design thinking,
• Mark and give clear constructive feedback relating to assessment events. In other words, give constructive criticism and motivate students towards the improvement of projects and their respective deliverables.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to the applicable levels of teaching such as attending meetings, and preparing and entering work for competitions as required by the management team
• Maintain a practical understanding of service standards and quality improvement initiatives relevant to the department and work to these standards, engaging in personal and professional development as appropriate.
• Research and develop new topics, courses and teaching materials related to the levels of teaching
• Participate in examination and moderation of projects, completing the required administration within the required time frames.

Posted on 16 Oct 14:18

 If you’re passionate about software, an excellent communicator, organised, efficient and proactive, as well as defining the objectives and scopes of each stage of the project, this might be the position for you.

So, what’s your mission?

You’ll need to bring a technical passion and a solid work ethic to take advantage of this opportunity. We have a collaborative team who work together to achieve the business goals, constantly looking to add value to our customers.  We care deeply about learning best practices and delivering quality projects. We’ll be growing fast and scaling globally so the opportunity for your career growth has the potential to be huge.

What will the average day look like?

• Create, maintain and track project plans, schedules, problem logs and progress throughout the life of the project.
• Develop project objectives and specification documents.
• Ensure the requirements are clearly defined and thoroughly understood by the development and testing teams.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation, conduct software team meetings and assist in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Coordinate communication between internal resources and stakeholders.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate any critical issues to management.
• Manage the relationship with all stakeholders and provide timely feedback.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensure the work tracking system is always up to date.
• Manage and communicate changes effectively.
• Vet issues and log appropriate development tickets into workflow management system.
• Assist with software testing where necessary.

Could you be who we are looking for? (the boring bits)

• Relevant degree, diploma or qualification.
• A general understanding of different Software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, RAD).
• An understanding of JIRA, Trello, Microsoft DevOps or similar Project Management Software.
• Experience using Slack, Teams, Telegram or similar team collaboration tools.
• A learner mindset and the ability to solve problems effectively.

Bonus points for:

• Two+ years’ solid work experience in software project management
• Contactable references

What’s in it for you?

• This role is permanent/full-time. Commencing in September/October.  International exposure to various insurance brands and working with an international team.  
• The opportunity to be a part of an inclusive, fun and high performing organisation. 
• Based in the beautiful City of George, in the Garden Route.

What’s next?

• We’re looking for drive, passion, and a willingness to learn – if we are preaching what you are practising, we’d love to hear from you.

 Please note we are only accepting applicants residing in South Africa and willing to relocate to George, Western Cape.
 

Posted on 16 Oct 07:52