This permanent, in-office role is perfect for a “doer” who thrives on execution and precision. Located in Johannesburg, this position focuses on high-volume, high-quality digital and print production rather than abstract conceptualizing.
Position Details
- Reference: JO-2605-360622
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (In-office)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Start Date: 1 August 2026
- Industry: Advertising, PR, and Creative
Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on role where you will turn raw content into polished, on-brand assets:
- Presentation Design: A major focus on designing PowerPoint and Google Slides decks.
- Social Media: Creating static and light-motion content and managing the scheduling and posting across platforms.
- Video Production: Editing short-form video content specifically for Reels, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Print Production: Preparing print-ready artwork for banners, merchandise, and various marketing collateral.
- Brand Alignment: Following brand guidelines strictly to ensure consistency across all channels.
Requirements & Skills
- Technical Proficiency: Confidence in Adobe Creative Suite and basic video editing skills.
- Design Fundamentals: Strong layout and typography skills coupled with a sharp eye for detail.
- Work Style: Ability to work fast without compromising quality and a highly organized, responsive approach to feedback.
- Digital Savvy: A solid understanding of what content performs well online.
How to Apply
The agency Salt is managing this vacancy. To stand out in the application process:
- Portfolio of Execution: Instead of just showing student concepts, include examples of “real-world” assets like social media carousels, slide decks, or print flyers you have designed.
- Highlight Slide Design: Since PowerPoint/Google Slides is a “big focus,” demonstrate your ability to make data and text-heavy slides look clean and professional.
- To the T: Mention your experience working with strict brand guidelines, as this role requires high consistency.
Potential Interview Questions
Technical & Design Skills
- “Can you walk us through your process for taking a text-heavy document and turning it into a clean, engaging PowerPoint deck?”
- Why they ask: Slide design is a “big focus” for this role, and they want to see your layout and typography logic.
- “If we gave you a strict brand style guide, how would you ensure that a fast-paced video edit for TikTok still feels 100% on-brand?”
- Why they ask: They need someone who follows guidelines “to the T” while working quickly.
- “Which tools in the Adobe Creative Suite are you most confident in, and how do you use them to prepare artwork for print vs. digital?”
- Why they ask: The role requires preparing print-ready assets and social media content simultaneously.
Workflow & Execution
- “This is a high-volume execution role. How do you manage your time when you have multiple deadlines for different platforms (e.g., a LinkedIn video and a set of event banners)?”
- Why they ask: They are looking for a “doer” who can get work out the door without breaking quality.
- “Tell us about a time you received critical feedback on a design. How did you handle it and implement the changes?”
- Why they ask: Being “open to feedback” is a specific requirement for this team.
Digital Strategy
- “In your opinion, what makes a short-form video successful on a professional platform like LinkedIn compared to a trend-based platform like TikTok?”
- Why they ask: They need an intern who “understands what works online”.