Administrative Clerk: Communication Support (graphic Design)

In brief

**Overview** This is a 12-month contract position for an Administrative Clerk: Communication Support (Graphic Design) within the Chief Directorate: Communication and Marketing at the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. The role, with reference number 2026/400A, is based at Head Office in Pretoria and offers a salary of R237,453 per annum. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Providing administrative and design support for developing graphic content (branding, posters, infographics, and digital and print collateral) in line with the corporate identity. * Assisting with the design and layout of publications, social media products, and information packs. * Rendering general clerical support, which involves recording, organising, capturing, and retrieving correspondence and data; updating registers; handling routine enquiries; and maintaining the filing system and incoming/outgoing registers. * Providing administrative support related to procurement, travel and accommodation, personnel administration, and financial administration. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent. * A valid driver’s licence. * No previous experience is required; however, some demonstrable capacity in Graphic Designing will be an advantage. * Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). * Familiarity with Illustrator and InDesign. * Proficiency in Photoshop and Dreamweaver. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. * Proficiency in Adobe Freehand, Autodesk, Adobe After Effects, AutoCAD Software, Microsoft Publisher, CAAD Software, Microsoft Visto, CorelDraw Graphic Suite, QuarkXPress. * Knowledge of HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript, WordPress. * Proficiency with photo-editing software, including the use of image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop to edit, retouch, and manipulate photographs and illustrations to achieve desired visual effects and enhance overall design quality. * Knowledge and experience in and of Artificial Intelligence will be taken as an added advantage. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Good organisational and planning skills. * Good telephone etiquette. * Knowledge of the mandate of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Public Service policies and regulations, corporate identity, and digital and social media design. * Basic numeracy. * Ability to work independently and in a team. * Ability to solve problems. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Willingness to adapt the work schedule to the needs of the office, including working after hours and travelling when required. * Added Advantage: Relevant training certificate and/or NQF 06 qualification in Graphic Design or Multi-Media Design. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, who possesses a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong computer literacy across various office and graphic design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, WordPress, and other specified tools. While no prior experience is mandatory, demonstrable capacity in graphic design is an advantage, as is knowledge of Artificial Intelligence or a relevant NQF 06 qualification in Graphic Design or Multi-Media Design. Essential soft skills include good verbal and written communication, organisational, planning, telephone etiquette, basic numeracy, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, and maintain confidentiality. A willingness to adapt to flexible work schedules, including after-hours work and travel, is also required. Furthermore, the applicant should have knowledge of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure's mandate, public service policies, corporate identity, and digital/social media design principles. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular41-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-400a Source: govpage

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• Adobe Creative Suite
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