Multimedia Designer

Sars; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SARS is seeking a Multimedia Designer to drive creative visual communications across campaigns and strategic initiatives. You will translate complex concepts into engaging visuals and stories, working within a fast-paced, high-performance team.

The role requires a National Diploma in Multimedia Design or equivalent, plus motion graphics certification and 3–4 years in related marketing/communications fields. Strong design, animation and storytelling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Multimedia Design or equivalent, plus motion graphics/illustration certification.
• 3–4 years in Marketing, Communications, PR or Brand Management environment.
• 1–2 years at knowledge worker level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and draft conceptual designs according to client specifications.
• Execute creative designs across multiple media and traditional techniques.
• Collaborate with teams to develop campaigns and monitor quality of outputs.
• Provide reports and recommendations based on area of specialization.

Skills

Multimedia design

Motion graphics

Animation

Digital storytelling

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Multimedia Design

Motion Graphics & Illustration cert

Tools

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Position Reports to: Head: Communication and Marketing

Division : Communication, Marketing and Corporate Stakeholders

Advert Closing Date : 15 October 2026

About the Position

SARS is seeking an exceptional Multimedia Designer to drive innovative visual communication through creative design, animation, motion graphics, and digital storytelling. This role offers the opportunity to work on strategic campaigns and transformative initiatives that support a Smart and Modern SARS. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a passion for creativity and innovation, and enjoy translating complex concepts into engaging visual experiences, we invite you to join a team that is shaping the future of communication excellence.

The ideal candidate will join a highly motivated and capable team where he/she will apply concepts of knowledge/skills and take responsibility.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise, advice and support to deliver on operational implementation plans and / or associated service delivery processes, by conducting research, conceptualise, design, develop, and produce graphic content for organisational communication purposes, in order to continuously enhance service delivery.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Multimedia Design or a related field, coupled with a relevant certification in Motion Graphics & Illustration, Digital Arts, Multimedia Design, or a related discipline, AND 3-4 years' experience in the Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Brand Management environment, of which 1-2 years must have been at a knowledge worker level.

ALTERNATIVE

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) coupled with experience and relevant certification in Motion Graphics & Illustration, Digital Arts, Multimedia Design, or a related discipline, AND 6 years' experience in a Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Brand Management environment, of which 1-2 years must have been at a knowledge worker level.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Functional/Technical experience in Multimedia design.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Plan and draft conceptual designs according to the client specifications.
• Plan and execute creative designs using different medium to traditional techniques.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and judgement to arrive at decisions.
• Work with relevant teams to provide ideas, concepts, designs and campaigns and monitor quality control for organisational communication purposes.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. (I)
• Apply practical and knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. (I)
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. (I)
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. (I)
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. (I)
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support new requirements as a result of the change. (I)
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. (I)
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. (I)

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escape risks. (I)

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives. (I)

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs. (I)

Client

• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service. (I)
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations. (I)
• Accountability (V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Initiative
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect (V)
• Trust (V)
• Business Knowledge
• Business Writing Skills
• Corporate Communications Strategy
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Digital Media Applications
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Quality Orientation
• Reporting
• Research

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.