Digital Specialist · Pretoria, SA

Janco
Uys

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What I Bring
To The Table

Web Development

Web Development

  • WordPress & Elementor / Divi
  • Wix
  • HTML & CSS
  • JavaScript
Design

Design

  • Figma (UI/UX & Mockups)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
Marketing & Content

Marketing & Content

  • SEO Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Management
Media Production

Media Production

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Da Vinci Resolve
  • Ableton Live & FL Studio
  • Logic Pro
Management

Management

  • Project Management
  • Client Relations & Accounts
  • Events Coordination
  • Budgeting & Record Keeping
Tools

Tools

  • Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint
  • English & Afrikaans
  • Valid Driver's Licence
Janco Uys

Who Is
Janco?

Creative and detail-oriented Digital Specialist with experience in web design, content creation, and digital marketing. Proficient in WordPress, Wix, Figma, SEO, and multimedia editing tools including Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

Strong background in marketing, copywriting, and project coordination, with proven experience managing client accounts and delivering strategic digital solutions. Academic foundation in Visual Communication supports a refined eye for design, storytelling, and audience engagement.

"Quality is built into everything I deliver. From day one I review my own work thoroughly before it goes out, and follow up with clients after delivery to make sure everything meets the mark."

Pretoria, SA English & Afrikaans Quality Focused

Work
History

May 2025 – Present

Website Developer & Accounts Manager

Tap-X / Our-Venue

  • Building websites for clients in Wix and WordPress
  • Using Figma to design and prototype mock-sites
  • WordPress development with Elementor and Divi
  • Direct client communication and account management
  • Coding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Ongoing

Freelancer

Self-Employed

  • Freelance web development for clients
  • Freelance video editing for multiple clients
  • Freelance photo editing for multiple clients
  • Social media copywriting for businesses
Jan – May 2025

Marketing and Branding Intern

University of Pretoria (UP)

  • Website copywriting and SEO integration for UP website
  • Writing articles and media content
  • Managing marketing campaigns and projects
  • Coordinating corporate and student events
  • Creating banners and adverts for website and social media
  • Budgeting for events, recording purchase orders
  • Development and execution of marketing campaigns
2024

Focused on Postgraduate Studies

2023

Art Gallery Intern

University of Pretoria (UP)

  • Created and managed UP art gallery Instagram page
  • Wrote copy for social media pages
  • Created posters and advertising material
  • Managed team-driven projects
  • Managed and coordinated art exhibitions and conferences
  • Tutored first-year students in Visual Communication
2019 – 2022

Focused on Undergraduate Studies

2018

Food Server

Rocomamas

  • Customer service — serving and communicating with customers
  • Food sales and promotion of new products

Academic
Background

2024

BA Honours — Visual Studies

University of Pretoria

2019–22

BA — Visual Studies & Anthropology

University of Pretoria

2013–17

NSC

Hoërskool Waterkloof

Notable
Highlights

Published Work

Published Academic Work

Peer-reviewed book review published in an academic journal on Sabinet

Read publication →
International Conference

International Conference

Successfully ran and organised the international Exploring Visual Culture conference, 2023

Visit website →

PicaMarket

PicaMarket is a personal project born from a real problem. Watching friends manage markets through spreadsheets and endless back-and-forth emails. I built it to automate the entire process, from vendor applications to approvals, all in one place.

Run your market. Grow your stall.

PicaMarket connects market organisers and vendors on one platform, making applications, approvals, and management effortless.

Visit Picamarket →
Market Organiser

Everything you need to run a successful market, from vendor applications to stall layouts and day-of logistics.

  • Manage vendors and applications
  • Build custom application forms
  • Track payments and approvals
  • Share a public market profile
Vendor

Discover markets, apply for stall space, and manage your vendor profile all in one place.

  • Browse the market directory
  • Apply to markets with saved profile
  • Track your application status
  • Get notified on approvals
Custom Applications

Build tailored vendor application forms with your own fields and questions.

Market Calendar

Schedule recurring markets and let vendors see upcoming dates at a glance.

Public Profiles

Share a public page for your market so vendors and shoppers can find you easily.

Text-Based Adventure

A fun side project built entirely for the love of it. Explore dungeons and wilderness, battle enemies, and collect loot — with survival mechanics like hunger and dynamic weather keeping every run unpredictable. Fast-paced, browser-based, and endlessly replayable.

Explore. Survive. Conquer.

A text adventure game that runs right in your browser. Every decision counts. Manage your health, hunger, and gear as you push deeper into the unknown.

Play the Game →
Dungeon Exploration

Venture into procedurally structured dungeons and wilderness areas packed with enemies and loot.

Survival Mechanics

Manage hunger, health, and resources while adapting to dynamic weather that changes the challenge.

Combat & Loot

Fight enemies, collect gear, and build your character through fast-paced text-driven combat.

Other

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