SAASTA Videographer & Editor Volunteer (paid)

Unemployed Science, Engineering and Technology Graduates Required to Volunteer in the DSI’s National Youth Service Programme. The South African Agency for Science a Technology Advancement (SAASTA, a business unit of National Research Foundation) on behalf of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is looking for video production volunteers to participate as volunteers in the National Youth Service of the Department of Science and Innovation.  The graduates will be based in Pretoria at the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), where they will contribute to the expansion of the science communication through the use of audiovisual techniques. The applicants will be responsible for stagnant and digital photographing to produce video, as well as completed products such as video clips, motion pictures and even a stream able show.A stipend will be paid to volunteers per month as follows: National Diploma NQF Level 6 (R 4 500), Bachelor’s Degree / B.Tech NQF Level 7 (R 5 000), Honours NQF Level 8 (R 5 500), Master’s NQF Level 9 (R 6 500), PhD NQF Level 10 (R 7 700).

Requirements are as follows:

Qualifications:

Grade 12 plus 3 years National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Video Production/ Videography /Film and TV.

Purpose:

The Videographer & Editor volunteer will develop and create visual storytelling across multiple platforms, using both photography and videography to inform, and engage.  Editing video and sound.

Abilities:

Being a highly creative and innovative individual with a positive attitude and ability to laugh at yourself is vital. You must be open minded and truly be able to think out of the box.

The ideal candidate should be meticulous with an eye for detail, as well as deadline driven with a love for a high-paced working environment.

The ability to prioritize is business critical, along with the abilities to be flexible, adaptive to a fast-paced environment, multitask and travel nationally

Ability to handle tasks with fast turnaround times

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Behavioral competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Artistic, creative and computer literate with knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Enthusiastic and energetic attitude and a willingness to learn
• Creativity and excellent attention to detail
• Fast, efficient, meticulous

 Interested youth, who meet the qualification requirements, are invited to submit a certified copy of their qualification, a motivational letter and a detailed CV to email:  [email protected] 

Human Resource Volunteer Department

South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA)

1^st Floor Didacta Building

211 Nana Sita Street

PRETORIA

0001

Closing date:  30 April 2020

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the screening outcomes.  Candidates who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. All travel and relocation costs will be for the candidates’ own expenses.

All enquiries:  MacDonald Kapu Tel: (012) 392 9300