The CSIR Shared Services requires an Intern: Graphic Design to assist with exciting and challenging tasks within the graphic design function in the CSIR Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations unit. The candidate will be required to handle design, layout and DTP for various print and electronic corporate materials, as well as liaise with service providers. The candidate will need to be a hardworking self-starter who is both enthusiastic and organised with excellent attention to detail.
This individual will be required to develop fresh and exciting new concepts and execute exceptional designs in various formats within tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and production of a variety of corporate material such as flyers, posters, signage, brochures, e-mailers, certificates and invitations, etc. within specified brand guidelines.
- Perform administrative duties (i.e. source quotes, schedule meetings, etc.).
- Assist in the production and maintenance of standard, electronic design templates in line with CSIR branding specifications, to be used by all CSIR staff.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
- Relevant Design diploma or degree.
- Knowledge of Adobe: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Distiller, Micromedia Freehand, and Microsoft Office.
- An understanding of print set-up for production.
- Design and layout skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A hardworking self-starter.
- Ability to deliver against deadlines.
- Enthusiastic and organised.
- Good communicator and team player.
Closing date: 13 September 2013
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
Should you experience any problems in submitting your application, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre at Recruitmentqueries@csir.co.za. Please do not submit your application to this mailbox.
The CSIR gives preference to candidates who meet the job requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history.CSIR reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.