PURPOSE OF THE POST

To design multimedia communication content for the organisation's online platforms (website, intranet, internal screen monitors) and related
platforms (such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter etc). The basis of the content
is to position the department on the new and emerging platforms.


DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

1) Develop and design creative and interactive content for video, print illustrations, website, advertisements, and social media platforms

• Develop compelling video content for publishing on the various websites
• Design creative and interactive content for print illustrations, website, and social media.

2) Develop and design animations, motion graphics and 3D design for use on various communication platforms

• Develop animation clips for use on various communication platform
• Design motion graphics and 3D designs for use on various communication platforms.

3) Create an interactive content and engaging content for use on internal platforms such as presentations, and internal distribution platforms  

• Create engaging presentations, content for internal screen monitors, telegram, and provide creative support to programmes on content for external engagements.
  

4) Shoot and edit high quality video content and photographs on the organisation's initiatives  

• Produce creative briefs shoot and edit high quality video content and photographs on initiatives

5) Manage partners to strategically deliver compelling digital media content on projects and also on social media effectively and timeously 

• Collaborate with units with the chief directorate, the company's programmes and entities and external partners to conceptualise, design and execute digital media content.
• Coordinate and create the delivery of strategic social media content and manage the quality of information posted on social media platforms according to weekly plans, campaign plans

6) Provision of administrative related duties 

• Develop, implement and maintain process to ensure proper control of work.
• Manage and monitor the compiling of administrative reports, statutory plans, reports, etc, updating risk register and drafting of response to clients based on the requests received.
• Provide functional advice and technical guidance to the teams and management

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of print, audio and video media design.
• Knowledge of 3D design and printing
• Knowledge of videography
• Knowledge of media business practices and processes
• Knowledge of social media processes
• Understanding and knowledge of basic animation
• Knowledge and understanding of the PSR, PFMA
• Strong and proven understanding of the communication landscape
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and framework

2. SKILLS

• Website languages - HTML5, CSS and PHP
• HTML5
• Social media
• Photography and Videography
• Audio, image and Video editing
• Planning and organising
• Communication and media skills
• Proven experience in digital content media writing skills
• Project Management skills
• Change management skills
• People management skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Policy development
• Communication (writing, presentation & verbal)
• Computer literacy
• Research and analytical skills
• Events management
• Negotiations

3. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering excellent results
• Ability to manage work and work with teams
• Interpersonal skills
• Must be prepared to travel
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements
• Self-driven

4. EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in Videography/Filming, Photograph, content editing and animated content
• A valid driver’s licence.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 in Visual Communication and Design / Digital Design / Audio-visual Design / Graphic Design / Creative Brands Communication /Information Design or Digital Arts related