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Artisan (Specialised) Sheet - Fed Printing

GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS

Pretoria, Gauteng Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 17 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number GPW 26/019
DPSA post POST39/42
Company / organisation GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS
Salary R374 280 p.a., (OSD)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 17 Nov 2026

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Overview

Render Sheet -Fed printing of high- volume documents. Provide support in the process of the production of high sheet -fed commercial printing that complies with the quality and standards required by the customer.

Requirements

  • Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship
  • Trade Test Certificate in Lithography Sheet -Fed Machine Minding
  • Grade 12 will be an advantage
  • Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance
  • Minimum of 5 years post apprenticesh ip appropriate experience in Lithography Sheet - Fed Machine Minding in a printing production environment
  • A valid driver's license will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

  • Render Sheet -Fed printing of high- volume documents
  • Provide support in the process of the production of high sheet -fed commercial printing that complies with the quality and standards required by the customer
  • Ensure quality control over the produced printed matter, ensuring accurate and high-quality printing and reduction of wastage
  • Identify proactive possible bottlenecks and apply continuous improvement measures to the production process, including investigating the implementation of World Class Manufacturing methodology
  • Plan, schedule and priorities the production workflow to meet client deadlines and quality standards
  • Optimize production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste while maintaining high- quality standards
  • Administer quality control
  • Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure that printed materials meet client specifications and industry standards
  • Ensure regular machine maintenance
  • Ensure that the machine/equipment maintenance is incorporated in the planning of the Division’s production process to proactively prevent delays in the delivery of printed matters
  • Participate in the maintenance and repairs of sheet -fed printing presses and related equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs to minimize production disruptions
  • Provide support with training, coaching and developing staff in the Division
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and experience
  • Provide support in training and guidance to employees on printing techniques, equipment operation and quality control procedures
  • Participate in safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHREQ) in the Div ision
  • Assess and mitigate planned related safety risks
  • Supervise and develop staff
  • Allocate and check work of staff as well as conduct performance reviews as per GPW policy

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr K Rahlogo Tel No: (012) 748 6183

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