Sr PowerPoint & Presentation Design Lead

Sanlam Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town seeks a senior PowerPoint and presentation design lead to oversee and elevate its presentation capabilities. The role involves leading the development of enterprise-level templates and ensuring high-quality visual communication through exceptional design. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience, strong PowerPoint skills, and the ability to integrate AI into the design process. A diverse and inclusive workplace is fostered at the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of PowerPoint design experience in a senior role.
• Strong experience working with C-suite executives in corporate settings.
• Background in asset management or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisation-wide PowerPoint capability.
• Design high-quality presentations for senior leaders.
• Integrate AI tools into presentation workflows.

Skills

Expert knowledge of PowerPoint

Strong design capability

Experience with AI tools

Strong analytical skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Ndip in Creative Arts/ Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Who we are?

Sanlam Investment GroupThe Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in‑house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients’ best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group’s balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda. The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B‑BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black‑empowered asset managers on the African continent.

About the role

Sanlam Investments is seeking a senior PowerPoint and presentation design lead to oversee and elevate the organisation’s presentation capability. This role will lead the development of enterprise level templates and drive high quality visual communication through exceptional presentation design.
The successful candidate will combine creative expertise with strong technical PowerPoint proficiency. The role also carries responsibility for integrating AI tools into presentation workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and creative output across the business.

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership

Lead and manage the organisation wide presentation and PowerPoint capability. Set standards, governance, and processes that ensure consistency and quality across all presentation outputs. Support high profile communication requirements for senior leaders, including board level and investor presentations.

Design high quality presentations

Design high quality presentations that communicate complex financial, strategic, and operational information with clarity and impact. Guide the development of visual narratives and presentation storylines across all the Sanlam Investments brand environments. Provide creative direction and support to teams producing their own materials.

Template and toolkit development

Build and maintain advanced PowerPoint templates, toolkits, and slide libraries for use across Sanlam Investments. Ensure technical accuracy across layout structures, colour systems, typography, and data visualisation components. Produce guidance and documentation that enable teams to use templates effectively.

AI enabled workflow integration

Integrate AI tools into presentation production processes, including content structuring, visual generation, and quality assurance. Develop and refine AI supported workflows that drive efficiency and accuracy. Train colleagues in the responsible use of AI within PowerPoint.

Work closely with C suite executives, senior leaders, and subject matter experts to understand communication objectives.
Manage stakeholder expectations and advise on best practice for visual storytelling and presentation design. Build strong relationships across the organisation to support adoption of consistent presentation standards.

Quality assurance

Review high priority materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand and regulatory requirements. Provide constructive feedback to internal teams and maintain high standards of design quality. Monitor developments in design, data visualisation, and AI to ensure the organisation remains aligned with modern communication practices.

Required skills

Technical and creative expertise

Expert knowledge of PowerPoint, including template engineering, master slide architecture, and theme management. Strong design capability across layout, typography, composition, hierarchy, and data visualisation. Ability to create sophisticated graphics directly in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite

Experience working with C‑suite or senior executives in a corporate or financial environment.

AI capability

Experience using AI tools for presentation design, including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and image generation tools. Ability to assess AI outputs for accuracy, brand alignment, and compliance. Understanding of how to scale AI driven workflows across teams.

• Professional, composed, and meticulous with a commitment to quality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence and guide stakeholders at all levels.
• Curiosity and openness to emerging technologies and design methods.
• Collaborative working style with a focus on enabling others.

Qualification and Experience

• Min 7 years PP design experience in a senior capacity
• Qualifications: Ndip in Creative Arts/ Graphic Design or any similar formal creative / presentation / design educational studies.
• Background in asset management, financial services, or related corporate sectors.
• Experience in data storytelling, investor communication, or leadership reporting.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, simple animation, or video editing tools.

What you will deliver

• Strategic level presentations for leadership, board, investor, and client audiences.
• Enterprise grade templates and presentation systems used across the organisation.
• High quality visual narratives that support strategic communication.
• Efficient, AI supported workflows that raise capability and consistency.
• Training and guidance that empower colleagues to create clear, effective presentations.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.