Readvertising: Multimedia and Web Developer (Grade 12) at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To ensure the effective conceptualization, implementation and management of websites and social media content hosted by the School of JMS, in support of the schools teaching and learning activities as well as its professional engagement with stakeholders and communities of practice. As part of this, to collaborate with academic staff in the design, development, maintenance and enhancement of all JMS websites and oversee the implementation of new websites. Also, to work with academic staff in designing and managing the schools marketing and social media material. To provide necessary support and maintenance on all websites and webservers while ensuring adequate security measures are in place.

The Requirements

• 3-year degree/Diploma or equivalent (NQF Level 7) in Computer Science, Web Development, Graphic Design, Programming or IT with approximately 4 years’ experience (does not have to be concurrent and can be made up of in-house training, internship, project work whilst studying etc.), where such experience includes: -
• Previous experience in website development.
• Experience in multimedia design, Graphic design and editing (Video and animation).
• Experience with MySQL server.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PremierPro).
• Previous experience in working with ICT systems, particularly web servers, security and maintenance.
• Development of web policy, systems and standards will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Previous experience managing small to medium-sized projects or having managed parts of large projects.
• Experience working in a Media Technology industry is an advantage.
• Experience in social media marketing will be an advantage.