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POST 11/59 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LAYOUT AND DESIGN,

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS πŸ“ Head Office: Tshwane ⏳ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/59 # Ref: HRMC 11/26/19 Chief

Key details

Salary
R468 459 - β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Reference
HRMC 11/26/19 Chief
Closing date
17 Apr 2026
Apply email
commsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Home Affairs to lead creative design projects and produce engaging communication materials using advanced graphic design tools.

Requirements

Competencies

Service delivery innovation.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Knowledge management.

Decision Making.

Communication (written and verbal).

Program and project management.

Problem solving and analysis.

Business report writing.

Influencing and networking.

Presentation skills.

Planning and organizing skills.

Interpersonal skills.

Technical

Skills

SKILLS: Commercial skills.

Computer literacy.

Negotiation skills.


Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and design all departmental designs and layouts.

Conceive ideas, concepts, and campaigns, Produces, coordinate and create multiphase communication materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of instructions, promotional, development and recruitment projects.

Provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction, production, 57 printing buying and monitors quality controls.

Defines design criteria, develops concept and direction, and proposes directs and creates art and photography.

Operates a computer or uses traditional techniques for a variety of graphic activities, including desktop publishing and layout, production, illustration and prepress file preparations.

Creates and develops media using digital art and photographic techniques.

Monitors and tracks production projects to ensure proper and timely completion using file maker pro; works with outside vendors to meet production deadlines.

Responsible for print and pre-press service specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality control.

Maintains equipment and supply inventory and maintains accurate files and records thereafter.

Contributes to the editorial development of projects.

Manage the visual execution of designs and layout briefs by collecting, designing and manipulation of artwork and photographic material, text compilation and finalisation for the press and web.

Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations.

Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders.

Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management.

Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.


How to apply

Email: commsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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