Graphic Designer

A Graphic Designer is needed in Newcastle. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.

About This Position

The Graphic Designer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Newcastle and across the marketing jobs space.

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Newcastle team on trust, and the Graphic Designer role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Graphic Designer to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Newcastle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Equally, the team mix in Newcastle reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Working in Newcastle

Equally, the role is based in Newcastle, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Newcastle and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Newcastle contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Newcastle keep progressing.

Daily Duties

• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting

Candidate Profile

• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.