Graphic Designer

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Cape Town is seeking a Graphic Designer to support communications work focused on land justice and agroecology. The role involves producing high-quality visuals for campaigns, social media, and publications. Ideal candidates will have solid graphic design skills, proficiency in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator, and a keen interest in social justice issues. This is a full-time position offering a meaningful contribution to grassroots movements for food sovereignty.

Qualifications

• Solid graphic design skills using Adobe InDesign or Illustrator.
• Experience with document layout and print-ready file preparation.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interest in social justice, land rights, agroecology, or community work.

Responsibilities

• Lay out annual reports, research briefs, and organizational publications.
• Design social media graphics, posters, flyers, and campaign material.
• Support events and advocacy work with strong visual content.
• Maintain visual consistency across platforms and outputs.

Skills

Graphic design skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Document layout

Independent work

Feedback responsiveness

Job description

Position Details

Graphic Designer at Surplus People Project

Deadline: 25 January 2026

Region: Cape Town

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

Surplus People Project (SPP) is seeking a Graphic Designer to support our communications and advocacy work focused on land justice, agroecology and food sovereignty in South Africa. The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Communications Coordinator to produce high-quality visual material for SPP’s campaigns, publications and public-facing platforms. This role is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to grassroots struggles for land, food and dignity, while strengthening the public voice of a long-standing social justice organisation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Laying out annual reports, research briefs and organisational publications
• Designing social media graphics, posters, flyers and campaign material
• Supporting events, workshops and advocacy work with strong visual content
• Maintaining visual consistency across SPP’s platforms and outputs

Qualifications and Requirements

• Has solid graphic design skills (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or similar)
• Has experience with document layout and print-ready files
• Can work independently, meet deadlines and respond to feedback
• Has an interest in social justice, land rights, agroecology or community-based work

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to [e-mail]

Date posted: 15 January 2026