Digital Designer needed at Novus Holdings Ltd

• Novus Media Sport is seeking a skilled digital designer with video-editing abilities to join our production desk and help shape the visual voice of two of South Africa’s most iconic soccer brands: KickOff and Soccer Laduma.
• Join a dynamic, digital-first newsroom where multimedia innovation sits at the heart of everything we do. Be part of a team pushing the future of football storytelling to millions of fans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Play a central role in the production desk by creating visual content for the digital channels.
• Conceptualise, design, edit and publish daily content across editorial mediums.
• Edit short-form and long-form video content where required.
• Manage your design workflow and execute designs according to briefs.
• Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to support and enhance native campaigns.
• Assist sales teams with presentation design and visual assets.
• Use AI tools to support content creation, optimisation and multimedia production workflows.
• Monitor performance analytics and contribute to strategy adjustments to maximise reach and engagement.
• Support with print executions, as, and when called for.

Educational Requirements    

• A completed national diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Digital Media, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Experience Requirements    

• 2–3 years of experience in digital graphic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign.
• Experience managing and publishing content on major social media platforms.
• Ability to write clear and compelling basic social media copy.
• Strong time management and punctuality, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Basic understanding of AI tools relevant to design, content creation and multimedia production.
• Broad understanding of digital media best practices, including SEO and GEO principles.
• Understanding of media law and applying best practices.

Skills and Competencies    

• Strong creative flair, conceptual ability and original visual thinking.
• A solid understanding of and genuine passion for local and international football.
• Ability to generate engaging content ideas tailored for digital audiences.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative energy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to analyse performance data and derive insights.
• Logical and solution-oriented thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced online environment.
• Reliable, proactive, inquisitive and self-driven.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control across platforms.
• Experience in print design is a bonus.

Deadline:7th December,2025