Artisan (Specialised): Production (Craft Book Binding / Mechanised Binding)

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring 2 Artisan (Specialised): Production (Craft Book Binding / Mechanised Binding) posts in Commercial Printing, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R374,280 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/020 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/020 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

• Managing finishing processes which include craft book binding, mechanised binding processes to meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Coordinating with Prepress, Press, Finishing and other business units to ensure smooth workflow and timely project completion.
• Managing manual binding and automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Ensuring quality assurance, conducting quality checks, identifying defects, and implementing corrective actions.
• Sourcing and controlling production materials, checking stock and reporting shortages.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting binding, finishing, cutting and all other equipment in the division through inspections, cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
• Supporting SHERQ requirements, including safety, health, environment, risk and quality initiatives.
• Training, coaching, supervising and developing staff, including conducting performance reviews.
• Participating in policy and strategy development while ensuring compliance with GPW production procedures.
• Observe, participate in the development of policies and strategies as well as updating and submitting production statistics and reports daily, weekly and monthly.
• Binding and finishing of printed and unprinted matters.
• Supervise, develop staff and conduct performance reviews as per GPW policy.

Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
• Trade Test Certificate in Printing, Craft Book Binding or Mechanised Binding.
• Grade 12 will be an advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• ISO experience will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ post apprenticeship appropriate experience in Craft Book Binding or Mechanised Binding in a relevant printing environment.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.