Photographer

Contract1 week ago
Employment Information
Key Job Responsibilities
  • Coordinate photographic and videographic assignments and production activities. Serves as a principle source of information on photographic and audiovisual equipment and techniques
  • Maintain the NHLS photographic and videographic library and archives both digital and analogue and documenting all NHLS related images and audio-visual for future searches
  • Participate in strategic and creative concept development for various collaterals
  • Plan the composition of the photograph and videography, analysing the subject material and selecting the angle, lighting, and background to enhance desired or to eliminate unwanted features to produce the most aesthetically effective and informative photograph
  • Provide technical assistance and advice on photographic and videography equipment and techniques to NHLS personnel
  • To arrange photo shoot and videography on different locations as per client’s need and for own photo shooting
  • To execute maintenance of photography equipment to ensure it is in working conditions
  • To prepare photographic and audiovisual materials used in exhibits, publications, presentations, websites, etc
  • To scan pictures, illustrations, slides and x-rays with a multi-purpose, multi-functional electronic scanner for use in medical lectures
  • To check and maintain stock levels of photographic and administrative supplies to ensure availability of photographic materials when required
  • Photograph and videography all NHLS strategic / corporate events
  • work with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
  • Understand traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques
  • Develop expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults, or moving objects around
  • Print and distribute certificates, business cards ensuring that they reach the right destinations on time
  • Receive, and keep stock of promotional merchandise and distribute to keep stock of promotional items to the regions
  • Assist in the distribution of the annual reports 
Minimum Requirements and Key Competencies
  • Photography Diploma or Diploma in film and television production or Diploma in Digital Arts, Photojournalism, Film and Media Production or related field
  • 5 years in general photography and audiovisual production
  • Knowledge of apertures, shutter speeds, camera focus, etc.
  • Multimedia (Desirable)
  • Computer literacy
  • Proficiency in video and photography editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools
  • Photographing samples / minute images
  • Knowledge of production process for publishing and printing and content development
Job location
Photographer
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
Photographer
1 Vacancy-Contract
1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa