Desktop Publisher

Reference number: DOT 176/2026

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Centre: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg

NQF Level 6 in Graphic Design/Art and Design; plus 1 year experience in a Graphic Design environment or related field; plus A valid driver’s licence
(minimum code B).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Apple Mac computers and software.
Knowledge of Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design.
Knowledge of Microsoft package.
Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act.
Knowledge of Corporate Identity and Branding Guidelines.
Knowledge of Advanced printing and publishing.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of layout and typography.
Knowledge of Digital Marketing, social media, intranet and internet.
Knowledge of Communication Policy and internet communication.
Knowledge of Branding guidelines/manual.
Ability to conceptualize from brief to final artwork.
Communication skills (verbal and written).
Organising skills.
Interpersonal relations skills.
Report writing skills.
Problem solving skills.
Computer literacy.
Project management skills.
Inspection and analytical skills.
Adobe creative suite skills (inDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft word, etc.).
The ideal candidate must be honest, have integrity, commitment, and be professional.
He/she should have the ability to maintain confidentiality, be creative and innovative and be a team player.

Plan and design exhibitions for all Departmental and interdepartmental events and functions.
Prepare and develop graphic design items for the Department.
Develop and maintain the department’s brand identity.
Provide advice and technical support to regional offices and other departmental offices/facilities.
Conduct research on the latest developments in relation to graphic design and branding.

Mr H. Gunpath Tel No: (033) 355 0628

Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the
KZN online e-Recruitment system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the
KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,
Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be
hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi
Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.