Arts & Entertainment Jobs in South Africa

Location: Remote; Cape Town
Type: Full-Time
Department: Marketing
Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: R26 000 pm

Time: UK Hours

About the Role

My Client, a UK-based leader in the arts and crafts industry, is seeking a dynamic Senior Graphic Designer and Conceptualizer to join their growing Marketing team. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, this is a pivotal role that combines creative direction, hands-on design execution, and strategic alignment across multiple sales channels including B2B, B2C, and D2C.

This is more than just a design jobit's an opportunity to shape visual storytelling across an extensive brand portfolio that includes innovative product ranges such as Crystal Art, Paint By Numb3r, and Forever Flowerz. Youll be working at the intersection of digital innovation, brand strategy, and retail/event marketing, playing a critical part in elevating brand presence globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptual Development: Create and lead innovative visual strategies and design concepts tailored to diverse audiences and marketing funnels.
• Brand Execution: Drive cohesive design execution across all platformsweb, social media, print, and physical marketing (retail, events).
• Project Management: Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously from ideation to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Digital & Print Excellence: Design engaging content for websites, landing pages, social media campaigns, emails, brochures, POS, flyers, outdoor advertising, and more.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with marketing and product teams to translate business objectives into compelling visual content.
• Trendspotting: Stay ahead of design trends and emerging tools to keep branding and campaigns fresh and forward-thinking.
• Mentorship & Oversight: Provide expert creative guidance to junior designers and freelancers as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a design-centric role, especially within social media and print advertising.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full campaign life cycles from concept through execution.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with Canva.
• Deep understanding of brand identity, layout, typography, and color theory for both digital and traditional media.
• Experience creating assets for landing pages or digital environments.
• Strong visual storytelling and conceptualisation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and ti
  
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The Assistant Branch Manager focuses on assisting and supporting the Branch Manager with the planning and managing of the branch’s operations and staff.

The Assistant Branch Manager, with the guidance of the Branch Manager, is responsible for leading a team to ensure that operational requirements are met. Compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, maintaining good customer relations, and acting with integrity are crucial for this role. The Assistant Branch Manager must be able to manage the branch on his / her own if necessary.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed
• Maintain good customer relations and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ensuring that the scrap metal is purchased at the correct grade
• Ensuring records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatched
• Ensuring Company policies and procedures, and health & safety regulations are adhered to
• Lead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational requirements
• Motivating staff on a continuous basis.
• Ensuring that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchased
• Ensuring that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the Act
• Following clear and reasonable instructions from managers

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good numeracy skills
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• At least 3-5 years applicable managerial experience
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Qualifying Attributes:

• Self-motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Able to analyse and implement verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results (time management).
• Strong sense of integrity.

Job title: Assistant Branch Manager

Reporting to: Operations Manager & Branch Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include:

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4 x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requi

Copywriter

Join a Creative Content Team Behind National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Living360

Remote | R30,000 R35,000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic and creative media company based in Kentish Town, London. As the publisher behind renowned titles such as National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Living360, they deliver engaging travel and lifestyle content across print and digital platforms. The team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and high editorial standards, producing guides and features for top national newspapers and global audiences.

The Role: Copywriter
Our client is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Copywriter to join their remote team. In this role, you will craft compelling copy across marketing campaigns and editorial-style advertorials. You'll work closely with editorial and marketing colleagues to ensure all content supports the brand voice and client objectives, while maintaining clarity, style, and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging and persuasive copy for event and email marketing campaigns

• Write advertorials for leading publications, including National Geographic Traveller (UK) and Living360

• Edit and refine listings for advertisers featured in national newspaper inserts and digital guides

• Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to ensure all content aligns with brand tone and goals

• Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and relevance

• Edit and proofread content to maintain consistency and high editorial standards

About You

• Proven experience as a copywriter, ideally within the travel or lifestyle sectors

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Ability to craft compelling copy that resonates with diverse audiences

• Strong research capabilities and keen attention to detail

• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines independently

• Familiarity with SEO best practices is an advantage

• Awareness of ASA compliance guidelines is a plus

• Qualified: Fitter and Turner/Maintenance Fitter.
• Assisting with and overseeing production run setups.
• Overseeing that quality standards are maintained.
• General machining techniques.
• Fabricating parts using a conventional lathe/milling machine.
• Roll former and tubing making machine experience is advantageous.
• Attending to machine breakdowns and ensuring that maintenance is carried out with minimal breakdowns.
• Conducting and coordinating all preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment on the shop floor.

Production Controller
Join a Fast-Paced Creative Team Working Across Print and Digital Media
Production & Editorial | 28,00035,000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a leading travel and lifestyle content marketing agency producing high-quality editorial across print, web, and mobile platforms. Known for its creative agility and fast-paced environment, the agency offers a dynamic space to grow within a compact but highly skilled production and editorial team. The company champions multi-platform storytelling and innovation in both traditional and digital publishing formats.

The Role: Production Controller
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for overseeing the full production lifecycle of creative content. As Production Controller, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating print and digital production processes, liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across multiple formats and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflows across print, web, newsletters, and mobile formats

• Manage timelines and liaise with editorial, sales, clients, and printers

• Chase and manage client-supplied content, including copy and advertising assets

• Create and pre-flight PDFs for final print and digital delivery

• Approve content through online printer systems and ensure all specifications are met

• Contribute to layout and design tasks, including adverts, HTML mailers, and digital content

• Oversee production elements of national press bookings across major media titles

• Assist with the creation of media packs, marketing collateral, and new project launches

About You

• 2+ years experience in a similar production or editorial role

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac OS

• Comfortable working under pressure in a small but fast-paced team

• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS; familiarity with WordPress is an advantage

• Bonus points for experience with: Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Asana, After Effects, XMF, or digital magazine platforms

• Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and commitment to deadlines

• Positive attitude, team player, and proactive problem-solver

PMB based national concern are looking for a Systems Officer to join their team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining all systems and policy documentation
• Manage all internal and external quality systems audits (20 keys, ISO, GMP, HACCP, Risk)
• Facilitating the 20 Keys Programme
• Control and record non-conformance and customer care reports
• Control and maintain work instructions
• Compile monthly quality reports
• Ensure all relevant risk, health and safety training is conducted timeously and according to standards
• Ensure all relevant risk, health and safety training is conducted timeously and according to standards
• Facilitate the Occupational Health Risk Assessment and Risk Planning
• Ensure all legal appointments as per OHS Act is in place
• Commitment and compliance to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, 20 keys, AFMA code of conduct and any other company management systems

Requirements

• Minimum of Grade 12 with relevant qualification
• Tertiary qualification in Quality Assurance or Quality Management would be advantageous
• Experience in a production environment
• Knowledge of the ISO / GMP / HACCP Management systems, risk management and 2- KEYS systems would be beneficial

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.