Junior Graphic Designer & Social Media Content Creator/ East London - Our client is looking for a creative professional to design and deliver high-impact visuals across digital and print, while driving engagement through smart, trend-aware social media content. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION, please only apply if you happy to work office based.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design or related field. (Additional certification in Digital Marketing will be an advantage)
• 3 - 5 years of professional design experience (agency and corporate with references).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong grasp of typography, layout, and colour theory.
• Deep understanding of social media principles — algorithms, engagement strategies, and content optimisation.
• Portfolio of professional or academic projects (applications without portfolios will not be considered).
• Motion graphics, video editing, Figma, Premier Pro, or After Effects (Advantageous)

Responsibilities:

• Create engaging video, photo, and graphic content for social media campaigns and internal communications.
• Manage and grow multiple social media accounts with brand-aligned content.
• Apply social media best practices: trend analysis, A/B testing, and performance reporting.
• Manage and schedule content across multiple social media accounts.
• Prepare monthly digital reports to evaluate campaign performance.
• Contribute fresh ideas while respecting brand guidelines and culture.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and team to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned creative solutions.
• Assisting the graphic designers with design of digital and print materials (brochures, presentations, signage, event collateral etc).

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates

Application Process: Online applications receive priority, alternative e-mail CV, and a recent head & shoulder photo to solutions@workafrica.co.za , Use “JGDSMCC03” as a reference. If you don’t hear from us within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful