Manager - Visual Communications - ExMan

1 week ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa South African Reserve Bank Full time R120 000 - R180 000 per year
Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to lead the visual communications team in producing creative and innovative visual communication materials, including motion graphics and designs for key events and publications, ensuring they are visually appealing and aligned with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) brand and corporate identity.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
  • Develop, maintain and implement creative design processes, systems and standards to meet all visual communication requirements.
  • Lead the Visual Communications team by allocating projects and coaching graphic designers, ensuring all work aligns with the SARB brand and corporate identity.
  • Oversee the creative direction of the team, guiding concept development and the design of client proposals, motion graphics, presentations, the layout of publications as well as other design material.
  • Act as the custodian of the SARB brand and corporate identity, ensuring alignment of all creative concepts with the brand guidelines.
  • Develop creative design concepts that can be applied across multiple platforms, including publications, events, marketing collateral and merchandising.
  • Plan work, supervise quality and facilitate the timely delivery of visual communications outputs by clarifying roles and managing responsibilities to optimise and coordinate team resources.
  • Manage, categorise and update the SARB's photo libraries and creative assets to build a comprehensive archive for both digital and physical channels.
  • Lead stakeholder engagements and client liaison in providing expert advice on all visual communications solutions, ensuring the Visual Communications Unit is recognised as a trusted authority on all design-related matters.
  • Take responsibility for the provision of periodic reports to the Head of Communications.
  • Stay current with the latest developments in visual communications and drive improvements within the team.
  • Manage external suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality visual communications elements.
  • Remain up to date with software upgrades and emerging design practices, domestically and globally, and implement enhancements where appropriate.
  • Manage the performance and development of the team.
Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
  • a Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Fine Arts or Graphic Design, or an equivalent qualification;
  • an adequate knowledge of design and multimedia software; and
  • at least six to eight years' experience in graphic design and/or animation.
Additional requirements include:
  • knowledge and skill in:
  • industry, organisational and business awareness;
  • corporate identity branding and creative design;
  • graphic design and multimedia software;
  • quality assurance;
  • continuous improvement;
  • continued learning and/or professional development;
  • communications project management;
  • communications reporting; and
  • stakeholder management.
In line with the SARB's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa's gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa's modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

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