Dtp Operator - Marketing (Jhb East Rand)

Ecowize - Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Southern Africa seeks a DTP Operator to develop branded materials and oversee print operations. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure high-quality outputs and adherence to production schedules. Ideal candidates will have a background in graphic design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop branded materials and ensure print accuracy.
• Design product one-pagers and promotional materials.
• Conduct print quality checks and manage print queue.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Independent Working

Branding Understanding

Computer Literacy

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CorelDraw

Job description

Job Title: DTP Operator - Marketing (JHB East Rand)

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: June 14, 2025

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing branded materials and ensuring that all printed outputs are accurate, professional, and aligned with production schedules. This individual will collaborate with internal teams across regulatory, production, and marketing functions and oversee the print queue to support operational priorities. The position offers a dynamic mix of creative design, hands-on printing coordination, and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

1. Apply Ecowize’s corporate identity across all visuals and documents.
2. Design product one-pagers, technical labels, catalogues, and promotional materials.
3. Develop custom artwork for installations such as shadow boards.
4. Support internal and digital promotional campaigns.
5. Conduct print quality checks and align output with approved templates. Review and proof materials before release.
6. Maintain a daily print schedule in sync with production and raw material transfers.
7. Prioritise print jobs based on urgency and operational needs.
8. Liaise with manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams.
9. Finalise artwork with stakeholders and maintain version control of templates.
10. Update and distribute materials following regulatory or product changes.
11. Coordinate high-volume printing days with production and warehouse.
12. Adjust task priorities to meet urgent demands, manage a print queue.
13. Report on print job status and identify workflow improvements.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or a related field (Required).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and additional design tools (e.g., CorelDraw) is beneficial.
• Strong organisational, communication, and independent working skills.
• Understanding of branding in the chemical or industrial sector (advantageous).
• Advanced computer literacy and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• Able to work a strict shift position and willing to work over weekends.
• Experience in the food production industry.
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines.
• Energetic and driven.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer-centric.
• Experience in media, advertising, or branding jobs.