💼 Salary: R216 000 per annum
🏢 Department: Marketing
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing
📌 Job Type: Permanent
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior

Pump and Abrasion Technologies is looking for a creative, versatile, and detail-driven Junior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic Marketing team. This role suits a designer who loves working across digital design, branding, animation, presentations, and social media content creation.

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📝 Responsibilities

🎨 Graphic Design & Digital Content Creation

• Design digital and print marketing materials.

• Create layouts for brochures, ads, email content, and social media.

• Develop visually strong creatives for campaigns and brand communication.

🌀 Motion Graphics & Animation

• Produce motion graphics, kinetic typography, and animated content.

• Edit and enhance video content for digital platforms.

🖼️ Branding & Illustration

Create icons, illustrations, logos, and brand assets.

• Maintain brand identity consistency across all visuals.

📊 Presentations & Internal Media

• Design high-impact presentations for internal and external use.

• Support training and communication material with polished graphics.

🤝 Collaboration & Creative Support

• Work with copywriters, marketing teams, and designers.

• Contribute creative ideas during planning sessions.

• Ensure brand guidelines are followed on every project.

🗂️ File & Asset Management

• Organise and manage digital design files and brand resources.

• Ensure proper backup and version control.

🔍 Trend Monitoring & Innovation

• Keep up with design trends and new creative tools.

• Suggest innovative design concepts for marketing campaigns.

📅 Administrative & Event Support

• Assist with design-related event preparations and activations.

• Provide general admin support within the creative department.

📱 Social Media Management

• Support content planning, scheduling, and posting.

• Assist with engagement strategies and visual content updates.

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🎓 Requirements

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in marketing, communication, or design-related roles.

• Basic photography and editing knowledge.

• Strong design, layout, and branding understanding.

•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant creative tools.

🧠 Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

• Creative thinker with attention to detail.

• Collaborative mindset with willingness to learn and adapt.

• Passion for digital trends and visual storytelling.

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📌 Best CV Tips for a Junior Graphic Designer

🖼️ Show Your Best Work First

Lead your portfolio with projects that demonstrate strong design sense and creativity.

🎨 Demonstrate Range

Include projects covering branding, social media, motion graphics, print, digital, and illustration.

🛠️ Highlight Your Technical Skills

List all tools you use confidently, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, or similar.

📐 Keep Your CV Clean and Modern

Ensure your CV design showcases layout hierarchy, alignment, and white space.

📊 Provide Measurable Impact

Whenever possible, mention improvements, engagement increases, or successful campaign outcomes linked to your design work.

🤝 Show Collaboration

Explain how you worked with marketing teams, copywriters, or project managers to bring ideas to life.

💬 Keep It Readable

Use clear spacing, simple fonts, and a layout that is easy for employers to scan quickly.