Artisan (Specialised) Sheet - Fed Printing

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring an Artisan (Specialised) Sheet- Fed Printing in Commercial Printing, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R374,280 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/019 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/019 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

• 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 Division.
• 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.

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.
• At least 5 years post apprenticeship appropriate experience in Lithography Sheet- Fed Machine Minding in a printing production environment.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.