Job Title: Marketing Coordinator & Copywriter
Department: Marketing
Based at: Orms Creatives, Gardens, Cape Town
Reporting to: Marketing Manager, Managing Director

This dual-role position involves:

• Crafting copy that aligns with the brand across all of our digital channels including social media, the Orms connect blog, newsletters and for media releases as required.
• Assisting with the coordination of Orms marketing activities and campaigns; including event planning, project timeline management and PR efforts.

Copywriter & PR Coordinator
Copywriting

• Create all marketing copy, including newsletters, ads, website banners, in-store posters, brochures, etc.
• Write clear, persuasive, and original copy for websites, blogs, emails, advertisements, brochures, and press releases.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop copy that complements visual elements and aligns with the retail and marketing objectives of the campaigns
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness.
• Create SEO-optimised content for the Orms blog to improve organic search rankings and drive traffic to the company’s website
• Ensure content is promoted through the relevant Orms channels to ensure traffic to the blog
• Report on the analytics of the blog to drive strategy for future content and ensure KPI’s for the channel are being adhered to
• Remain up to date with current trends in the photographic and art industries to produce content which is engaging with our audience.

PR Coordination

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and pitch stories to media outlets where required and where budget is available
• Monitor media coverage through our media monitoring service (Hello Peter, Newsclip & Google Business) and compile reports on media mentions, Google reviews, PR campaign effectiveness, and public sentiment.

Marketing Coordinator

• Assist with the development, implementation, and tracking of marketing campaigns across various channels (email, social media, web, print, etc.).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and effective execution of marketing strategies
• Assist in the planning and execution of promotional events, product launches including budget coordination, vendors, event set ups and media and influencer attendance
• Manage event registration, attendee communication and post-event follow-up
• Coordinate logistics, promotional materials, and post-event follow-up to maximise impact and ROI
• Maintain a database of event contacts for future events and collaborations
• Assist the Marketing Manager with multiple marketing projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Conduct market research to identify trends, target audiences, and the competitive landscape to strategize on competitions and collaborations which drive the brand objectives
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the stock and ordering of marketing materials including promotional items as well as in store signage as required
• Sponsorships: Evaluation and execution of regional sponsorship requests.

Additional job info:

• Working hours are 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
• Full-time position

CONTACT DETAILS:

Please send your CV, in confidence, to annette@orms.co.za.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Title: Minilab Printer and Film Archivist
Department: Minilab
Based At: ORMS Central Cape Town

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Printing, Scanning and Editing of negatives and digital images in order to ensure client satisfaction and return
• To achieve or exceed targets

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Previous photographic printing experience
• Good colour theory
• Photoshop

INHERENT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO DO THE JOB:

• A team player
• Outstanding communicator with good customer service skills
• Photographic printing experience
• Good eyesight
• Not colour-blind

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible mostly for the scanning and editing of digital images and negatives.

Assist in the laboratory with day-to-day jobs; fill in, assist and help in other areas of the lab if a team member is absent or requiring assistance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Scanning of negatives and slides
• De-dusting negatives and slides
• Digitally edit images to the highest quality
• help with packing and checking of negative and digital work
• Assist with flatbed/bulk scanning and retouching
• Assist with quarterly stocktakes as scheduled
• Printing as required
• Meet time constraints
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with your colleagues, peers and management

KEY PERFORMANCE
COMPETENCIES:
(Job Skills required to perform
Competently in job).

• Professional handling of prints and negatives eg wear gloves
• Have a professional approach to clients at all times; in store, on the phone and on e-mail
• Help clients to the best of your knowledge or seek assistance and subsequent training in order to be able to perform optimally at all times
• Excellent product knowledge
• Keep your technical knowledge up-to-date at all times
• Represent Orms in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Excellent command of the technicalities involved in photographic printing, scanning and editing of digital images, negatives and photographic prints
• Good Photoshop skills

PERSONAL SKILLS /ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Patient and good communicator
• Reliable and good time management
• Honesty

CONTACT DETAILS:
Please send your CV, in confidence, to annette@orms.co.za
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your
application as unsuccessful.

Job Title: Repairs Administration & Assistant to Head of Repairs
Based At: ORMS Central Cape Town

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Invoicing
• Attending to walk in clients.
• Liaising with clients and agents via E-mail and telephone
• Liaising with clients on progress of repairs
• GRV- loading supplier invoices
  Sensor cleaning and firmware updates
• Card recoveries
• Responsible for your allocated repair agents
• Submitting invoice and reports for all sensor cleans
• Submitting a monthly report for all Canon warranty repairs completed
• Requesting requisition for replacement of faulty Canon products
• Invoicing Canon SA monthly for all warranty repairs carried out.
• Sending out weekly quotation & collection reminders
• Safekeeping of clients’ equipment
• Packaging of completed jobs.
• Arranging collection from clients and delivery to clients
• Assigning repairs to technicians.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Grade 12

INHERENT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO DO THE JOB:

• Fully computer literate
• Technical background on camera equipment (advantageous)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Work well in a team

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Booking equipment in for repairs/service
• Creating job cards for repairs/sensor cleans
• Sensor Cleans
• Submitting report on sensor cleans and repairs

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Photographic knowledge.
• Excellent customer service.
• Computer literate.
• Able to communicate proficiently in English
• Answering telephone calls in a professional and polite manner
• Liaising with clients telephonically and via e-mail.
• Preparing quotes and forwarding them to clients for approval.

PERSONAL SKILLS /ATTRIBUTES:

• Patience.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Well organized.
• Able to multitask.
• Good writing skills & communication skills.

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV in confidence to annette.blackie@orms.co.za
*If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Title: Photographic Sales Consultant
Based At: ORMS Bellville

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sales consultants are in charge of handling the sale of a range of products and services directly to consumers, and of answering requests for information from customers. They are at the service of the customer: before the sale, to advise; during the sale, to explain the terms; or after the sale, in the event of claims or returns. They may also draw up sales contracts, prepare merchandise and help in setting up displays.

Add clients to database, pricing and packing of stock.

Keep your personal technical knowledge up-to-date at all times.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Grade 12 (Matric) and able to converse in Afrikaans & English.
• Previous Sales experience in a similar position.
• A keen interest in Photography and customer service.
• A diploma/degree in photography/video production & TV or similar would be an added advantage.
• Computer literate i.e Photoshop, MS Office.

INHERENT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO DO THE JOB:

• Friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Dress neatly, be presentable
• Ensure that you keep your technical knowledge up-to-date at all times.
• A keen interest in photography as a hobby or alternatively and photographic diploma/degree.
  Willing to assist clients to the very best of your ability.
  Outstanding communicator.

KEY PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
(Job Skills required to perform
Competently in job).

• Professionalism
• Dependability
• Team work
• Good time management & neatness.
• Outstanding communication skills – ability to listen and understand.
• Know & understand the working procedures, methods, facts & information used on the job.
• Be willing to assist others and accept added responsibility.
• Organizational ability.
• Technical skills.
• Ensure that you remain up-to-date with the latest digital technology.

PERSONAL SKILLS /ATTRIBUTES:

• Friendliness.
• Outgoing personality with a professional approach.
• Keen interest in photography or filming.
• Computer literate viz MS Office
• Flexibility in the workplace.
• Willing to learn.
• Enjoys interacting with people.
  
  CONTACT DETAILS:
  Please forward your CV, in confidence, to annette@orms.co.za
  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  
  

Job Title: Used Gear and Rentals Assistant
Department: Used Gear
Based At: ORMS Central Cape Town
Reporting To: Used Gear & Rentals Manager


RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Receiving and dispatching Rental Items
• Packing and cleaning of all rental gear
• Creating rental bookings and quotes
• Booking equipment in for repairs/service
• Advising clients on gear suitability and availability.
• Firmware updates
• Ensuring payments are done and correctly allocated
• Helping out with all Used gear related duties. i.e. (packing display shelf,
  organising purchased items, Removing items from website)
• Keeping up to date with the latest gear and specification.
• Attending training sessions by suppliers.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
Grade 12

INHERENT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO DO THE JOB:

• Fully computer literate
• Technical background on camera equipment(advantageous)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Work well in a team
• Thrive in a high stakes high pace environment.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

You would be the main point of contact for clients on email and in store and as such have the responsibility to create lasting relationships with trust at its core. Clients will rely on you to guide them on their requirements for gear and advise while making sure renting gear is the last thing they need to worry about before their shoot. You would create a seamless and friendly experience from booking to return with the best service imaginable by taking initiative and going beyond what is expected. You would have the opportunity to meet countless like-minded individuals in the photographic industry and forming part of their journey.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Customer Service
• Keep updated on all digital cameras
• Computer literate
• Able to communicate proficiently in English and Afrikaans

KEY PERFORMANCE
COMPETENCIES:
(Job Skills required to perform
Competently in job).

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good clear speaking voice
• Good writing skills
• Good communicator
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SKILLS /ATTRIBUTES:

• Patience
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Well organized
• Able to multitask
  
  
  CONTACT DETAILS:
  Please send your CV, in confidence, to annette@orms.co.za
  If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  
  

Job Title: General framer specialising in: Mount Cutting and Pasting

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• All mount cuts required for production.
• All pastings required for production.
• Reading, understanding and executing worksheets as per instructions.
• Monitoring stock in department and alerting management of low stock levels.
• Managing stock – use offucts, and old stock before ordering new stock.
• Making sure that orders are completed on time.
• Maintaining a tidy working environment, this includes your work station and any other space you may work in.
• Handiling fragile and expensive artworks.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Matric

INHERENT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO DO THE JOB:

• Experience in framing production particularily in cutting mounts and pasting artwork.
• Experience handling fragile and expensive artworks.
• Experience and understanding of all areas around cutting mounts, pasting artworks and working with a press.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for cutting mounts that enter production. Included in this is making sure that all mounts and artworks are not damaged or of an inferior quality.
• Responsible for all pastings that enter production, included in this is pasting block mounts.
• Making sure that all orders are processed on time and to the correct specifications.
• Bringing any production related problems to management’s attention as soon as they arise, to avoid causing delays and missing deadlines.
• Making sure that all instructions are followed on worksheets. If this cannot be done, flag this immediately with management.
• Managing stock via weekly stock takes and flagging any low stock items with management. Also, by scanning the weeks production requirements, you should be able to predict what will be required in that week, and not need to make urgent orders the day before something is due.

PERSONAL SKILLS /ATTRIBUTES:

• Team player.
• Stay calm under pressure.
• Problem solver.
• Level headed and even tempered nature under stressful working conditions.
• Willing to learn and grow within the position.
• Tidy and organised.
• Positive.
• Good time management.
• Self-motivated.

Forward your CV, in confidence, to annette@orms.co.za. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted