Manager I: Design Studio

Advert reference: uj_002162

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 31 October 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job Description:

The University Relations Division plays a vital strategic and operational role in shaping the public perception, reputation, and stakeholder engagement of the university. This division functions as the central hub for all institutional communications, external engagement, brand positioning, and public interface, ensuring the university maintains a consistent, compelling, and credible voice across all platforms.

The Marketing and Brand Department within the University Relations Division, focuses on internal and external marketing, corporate branding, graphic design, events management and social media management. The Marketing and Brand department ensures that the university brand is consistent throughout all internal and external communications and that all marketing initiatives enhance the university's reputation, foster engagement, and support student recruitment.

Job Purpose:

The Graphic Designer's key function is to conceptualise ideas through the integration of text, typography and illustrations in the production of printed and marketing material. The Graphic Designer is supplied with raw information by the client, which is utilized to create, design and transform into a visually pleasing, printable product that satisfies the client as well as communicate the intended message.

Responsibilities:

• To accurately determine customer needs and ensure their requirements are fully (100%) understood and met.
• Consult with stakeholders.
• To meet all deadlines and delivery dates within costs quoted and accepted by the customer.
• To translate information into a visual product to communicate the concept or idea effectively.
• Use graphic design methodology to create graphic designs for marketing and academic/research purposes.
• Information design for the University.
• Use graphic design methodology to create multi-page publications.
• To ensure that all graphic design projects are in line with the overall strategic branding objectives of UJ as well as UJ Corporate Identity.
• To record total quantity of projects completed, including time spent and cost, in order to compile reports and financial statements.
• To determine the needs and organise the procurement of consumables/stock, maintenance and upgrading of design/computer equipment.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelors' degree (NQF 7) in Graphic Design or a relevant qualification.
• Four (4) years' industry experience in graphic design.
• Two (2) to three (3) years' managerial experience.
• Knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, programmes, and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Graphic Design practices and theory.
• Knowledge of Financial principles.
• Knowledge of Management principles.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• IT knowledge and skills.
• Printing practices and theory.
• Computer skills (Graphic Design Programmes).
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills

Recommendations:

• A Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design.
• Diploma or relevant qualification in Management

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Dr. Phumelela Dhlomo (Senior Director) on Tel:

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Chandni Hira-Fakir (HCM Business Partner) 0n Tel:

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.