Internship: Marketing and Events Graphic Design

Company: City of Johannesburg
Department: Group Finance, Communication & Stakeholder Management
Location: 61 Jorrisen Street, Thuso House, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type: Internship (up to 18 months)
Posted: Today

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Remuneration

• Graduate (360+ credits completed): R10 109,86 per month (basic salary, no benefits)
• Student enrolled: R3 500,00 per month (basic salary, no benefits)

Key Responsibilities

• Create and integrate graphics into the City’s brand, digital products, and social media.
• Design original pieces, including illustration and infographics, for print and digital media.
• Review and ensure high‑quality design work across all projects.
• Develop visual communication materials using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Toon Boom, and other relevant software.
• Coordinate production of design materials from conception to delivery.
• Collaborate with all Group Finance stakeholder units – Management Support, Revenue Shared Services Centre, Group Treasury, Group Accounting, Core Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Group Property, and the Chief Financial Officer.
• Research emerging design technologies and trends to provide thought leadership.
• Monitor and assess graphic design activities against ROI and KPIs.

Learning Opportunities

• Revise and devise new creative design strategies.
• Manage the Group Finance communication channels.
• Analyze the effectiveness of graphic design initiatives.
• Explore emerging technologies and trends.
• Build visual communication skills across print and digital formats.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts, Marketing, or Web Design.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles and compatible software.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Toon Boom.
• Only residents of Johannesburg are eligible.

Competencies

Leading Competencies

• Good content writing skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Analytical and data‑driven thinking
• Graphic and web design skills
• Problem‑solving ability
• Emotional intelligence
• Attention to detail
• Conceptualising and presenting briefs

Core Competencies

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity and value‑based work ethic
• Customer and service delivery focus (Batho Bete)
• Professionalism and ethics

Application Details

Students are encouraged to apply. Internships are open until filled.

Closing Date: 27 November 2025

Contact Person: Thabiso Nkosi
Telephone: (011) 021 5802

Only online applications will be considered. Please apply through the link below.

Apply Online

For further information, visit the City of Johannesburg careers page: www.joburg.org.za.