Artisan Production Grade A: Image Perforation Workstation / Printing and Assembly Workstation

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring 2 Artisan Production Grade A: Image Perforation Workstation / Printing and Assembly Workstation posts in High Security Printing, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R253,341 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/022 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/022 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

• Order and safe keep specified material.
• Record all stock movements and report shortages.
• Timely produce travel documents through the operating of the Booklet machines, ensure updated records and maintain statistics in the Section.
• Oversee and operate counting machine and ensure that required targets are counted accurately.
• Perforate documents and ensure that passport numbers are correctly perforated on data page.
• Ensure perfect image perforation on the last Visa Page of passports.
• Provide support through conducting preliminary quality assurance.
• Check quality and standards during and after production on continuous basis.
• Clean and maintain equipment according to schedule, ensuring efficiency and continuous running thereof.
• Comply with OHSA requirements and ensure that SHERQ processes are adhered to.
• Provide inputs on processes and procedures.
• Guillotine production material, endpapers and visa sheets to perfect production standards.

Requirements

• Grade 10 and completion of an appropriate printing apprenticeship.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• Trade Test Certificate in printing industry (special products printing and finishing).
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• No experience required.
• Experience in printing industry will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.