Job Details:

Reference Number :                  HO028

Job Title :                                 Production Assistant, SARS

Position Reports to :                Manager: Production and Distribution

Division :                                 Reputation Management

Department :                            Communications

Location :                                 Head Office

Salary :                                    R331,544.00 pa

Job Purpose:

To perform Account Management and Project Management of all relevant Production

requirements both externally and internally as a support function to the Production Manager.

Duties:

Liaison with Advertising Agency (external)

·         Liaison between SARS and advertising agency on a day to day basis and manage and

coordinate a full spectrum of advertising requirements especially from a production perspective - ATL, BTL, promotional and direct

·         To assist in all advertising requirements including briefing and managing of the creative process including briefs and brainstorming of creative concepts

·         Co-ordination with creative and production across all print requirements

·         Co-ordination of TV, AV and radio production and photographic shoots

Liaison with Media Agency (external)

·         Maintaining close partnership with the media agency –in terms of media planning, target

markets, opportunities and implementation including dispatch of material to relevant parties

·         Co-ordinating of schedules, chaselists and ensuring meeting of deadlines

Production with Communications Division (internal)

·         Assist with the flow of work within the Communications Division of SARS, including liaison with internal SARS Clients and external communications within Reputation Management including trafficking of briefs from inception to completion, weekly team and status meetings

·         Implementation of campaigns and projects

·         Driving total process from start to finish on any project

·         Preparing proposals and presentations

·         Developing strong relationships with clients and suppliers

·         Assist with Production and Distribution of collateral with great BTL knowledge and manage projects from inception to delivery

Knowledge & Skills:

·         Thorough advertising production and communications knowledge.

·         Meticulous with a high degree of attention to detail.

·         High level of integrity and responsibility.

·         Good verbal and written communication skills.

·         Good interpersonal skills.

·         Team work.

·         Client orientation.

·         Sensitivity and diplomacy.

·         Must be flexible and committed to transformation.

·         Clear understanding of budgets.

·         Computer literate and proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word & Power Point).

·         Valid driver’s license (code 08).

Education & Experience:

·         Grade 12 with advertising and/or production experience with at least 5-7 years experience in an advertising agency/communications environment.

·         Relevant degree/diploma a plus.

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and

selection process. For statistical purposes, please indicate your Equity status (race, gender

and disability) on your CV.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment

screening and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject

to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance if applicable.