Company: Adendorff Machinery Mart
Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Job Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 01 September 2025
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
About the Company
Adendorff Machinery Mart is one of South Africa’s leading retailers of tools and machinery, with a strong nationwide presence. Established over decades, Adendorff has become synonymous with quality, innovation, and customer-focused service. The company is committed not only to providing world-class products but also to fostering a work environment where creativity, growth, and collaboration are encouraged.
The marketing and design teams at Adendorff play a crucial role in strengthening the company’s brand presence both online and offline, supporting retail operations, and delivering impactful campaigns to a diverse South African market. Joining Adendorff means becoming part of a team that combines creativity with strategy, offering the chance to work on varied projects ranging from print to digital media.
Role Overview
Adendorff is seeking a highly skilled and creative Graphic Designer to join their marketing department at the head office in Aeroton, Johannesburg South. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who thrives in a dynamic retail environment and wants to contribute to campaigns that reach a national audience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality design work across multiple platforms, ensuring the visual identity of Adendorff is consistently maintained and enhanced. This role requires someone with a strong sense of initiative, professional production experience, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
As a Graphic Designer at Adendorff, your responsibilities will include:
-
Design and create marketing materials for print and digital platforms, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
-
Develop advertising materials, including posters, brochures, flyers, and in-store signage.
-
Produce point-of-sale (POS) display materials and sales aids to support retail operations.
-
Design content for web advertising, including HTML banners, emailers, and digital campaigns.
-
Perform image retouching, manipulation, and optimization for both print and digital media.
-
Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
-
Work across a wide range of media and formats, adapting designs for multiple channels and outputs.
-
Contribute to packaging design and ensure all artwork is print-ready and compliant with production standards.
-
Experiment with AI image and video tools to create innovative visual content.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of education, technical skills, and professional experience:
-
Bachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification in Graphic Arts, Design, Communications, or a related field.
-
3-5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in retail or product marketing environments.
-
Proven knowledge of graphic design fundamentals, including layouts, typography, and color theory.
-
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools such as Sketch.
-
HTML and CSS knowledge for web-based design work.
-
A compelling portfolio showcasing a range of projects including print, digital campaigns, packaging, and signage.
-
Hands-on experience with AI-driven design tools for image and video content.
-
Experience preparing packaging and print-ready artwork for production.
Skills and Personal Attributes
-
Strong creative vision with the ability to translate concepts into visually appealing designs.
-
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
-
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
-
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with marketing, procurement, and retail teams.
-
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to evolving business needs.
-
Knowledge of trends in retail design, digital marketing, and brand development.
What Adendorff Offers
-
A permanent position within a leading South African retail brand.
-
Opportunities to develop professionally and expand creative skills across print, digital, and packaging media.
-
A collaborative and innovative work environment where ideas are valued.
-
Exposure to a variety of design projects supporting national campaigns.
-
Competitive salary with benefits available.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Adendorff Machinery Mart is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all designated groups. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience.
How to Apply
If you are a creative and detail-oriented designer looking to make an impact within a national retail brand, you are encouraged to apply today. Successful candidates will be required to submit a portfolio showcasing their work across print, digital, and retail design.
👉 Apply via email: HR@adendorff.co.za with the subject line “Graphic Designer (Aeroton)”
Applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks should consider their application unsuccessful.
Explore More Opportunities
Looking for more creative and marketing career opportunities in South Africa? Discover the latest vacancies and high-paying positions:
