Artisan Foreman Grade A: Id Smart Card Personalisation Workstation

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring an Artisan Foreman Grade A: Id Smart Card Personalisation Workstation in High Security Printing, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R397,329 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/015 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/015 Closing date: 17 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct production of personalised smart ID card documents in the section, including card layout, data input, printing and encoding.
• Monitor and control the movement and work in progress, ensuring that work is done according to the required schedule regarding timelines and quantities.
• Conduct/monitor proper quality control on the personalised documents.
• Control the reduction of wastage and efficiency baseline rate in the Section.
• Monitor that all procedures and systems relating to the protection of high security printed matters are adhered to by all staff in the Section.
• Ensure effective quality control on personalised documents.
• Monitor that proper quality assurance of smart ID card personalisation and production are continuously and properly conducted in the Section.
• Troubleshoot problems, identify the root cause on issues in the personalisation process, assisting with the implementing of solutions to address the problem.
• Ensure that cleaning and maintenance of equipment are performed as expected and as scheduled.
• Maintain safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) in the Section.
• Assist with the monitoring of safety risks in the Section providing advice on possible risk mitigating measures that could be implemented.
• Supervise and develop staff including development of apprentices.
• Allocate tasks to Artisans and Printers’ Assistants.
• Ensure compliance with Treasury and GPW prescripts procedures and policies regarding procurement of goods.
• Participate in the review, implementation and compliance with production procedures and policies as required by GPW.

Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
• Trade Test Certificate in an appropriate field.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in the functional area.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment.
• The incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, as required.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.