Vacancy: Graphic Designer at Durban Municipality

Graphic Designer (Libraries & Heritage)
Parks Recreation and Culture
Unit within the libraries & Heritage Department

Qualification (Essential): Relevant 3 Year tertiary qualification, valid code B driver’s licence and 3 years relevant experience.
(Preferred): 4 years relevant experience.
Duties Include: Conceptualize and design publications including logos, posters, catalogues, brochures etc, by using DTP technology, clip art, digital photography and Freehand Illustration. Produce visuals, mockups and layouts. Direct photography and artwork. Monitor production process and checking proofs. Undertake Manipulation of text and photos. Produce polystyrene wall murals by selecting suitable illustrations (in liaison with Libarians), tracing, drawing, painting, and cutting. Assist with the installation of the graphic component exhibitions in compliance with museum and Library standards. Produce signage, notice and exhibition / display components including labels. Keep abreast of technical requirements associated with DTP reproduction and printing. Keep abreast with current design trends. Liaise with outside printing companies includes the obtaining of quotes. Keep statistics, write work progress reports and undertake office routines. Attend course, attend meetings and serve on committees.
Application to Reach Human Resources Administration Section, Parks Recreation, Cemeteries And Culture Unit, 3rd floor Ethekwini Municipality Building, 41 Margaret Mncadi (Victoria Embankment) or P.I Box 5426 Durban 4000. Tel: 3114102 or P.O Box 5892, Durban 4000 by Friday 16-07-2010 at 12.00 (Midday)

Web Design Jobs at Durban Municipality

Webmaster
R160 884.00 / 208 836.00 pa
Grade 11
Communications Unit
Governance Cluster

Qualification (Essential): Relevant 3 tertiary qualification. Valid code B drivers licence. (Preferred): IT related qualification/diploma in graphic design.
Experience (Essential): 3 years relevant experience.
(Preferred): 4 years relevant experience
Duties include: design plan and implement content of the internet and internet portal, including the creation of unique content and the integration of approved from other sources within the organization, file management and co-ordination of the retrieval of pertinent information from the site to end-users and archiving and recording managing Application to The Human Resources Administration, Ground floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P.O Box 5892, Durban 4000 or may be email to SHRecruitment@durban.gov.za by Friday 16-07-2010 at 12.00 (Midday)

Website Content Coordinator
R136 284.00/176904.00 pa
Grade 10
Communications Unit
Governance Cluster

Qualification (Essential): Relevant Post Matric. Valid drivers licence (code B).
(Preferred): B degree in computer science or equivalent. Project leadership certificate.
Experience (Essential): 2 Years relevant experience.
(Preferred): 3 years relevant experience.
Duties Included: implement and monitor the content of the internet and internet portal, recommend changes to the portal and perform total quality management of the sites, including aesthetic consistency, evaluation of links and usability.
Application to The Human Resources Administration, Ground floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4001 or P.O Box 5892, Durban 4000 or may be email to SHRecruitment@durban.gov.za by Friday 16-07-2010 at 12.00 (Midday)

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