Artisan Production Grade A: Examination Digital Printing Line

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring an Artisan Production Grade A: Examination Digital Printing Line in Security Printing, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R253,341 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/027 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/027 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

• Operate the digital printing equipment with online and/or offline finishing processes.
• Organise, plan, and allocate printing raw materials and other resources in line with the product to be printed.
• Achieve production targets, ensuring that printing is completed on time and according to GPW standards and customer requirements.
• Print customer orders as per customer specifications and requirements.
• Continuously perform quality control in line with existing standard operating procedures.
• Resolve basic technical and mechanical challenges to ensure smooth production with less downtime.
• Conduct quality assurance and control during the printing process on a continuous basis, ensuring text, images, and colour correctness.
• Assist with problem solving as and when required.
• Maintain and clean machines and equipment according to schedule and ensure efficient and continuous running thereof.
• Ensure general housekeeping tasks are performed in the working environment.
• Participate in safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) initiatives in the section.
• Ensure compliance with all OHSA safety requirements.
• Provide input on policies and procedures.
• Assist with performing supervisory functions.

Requirements

• Grade 10 and the completion of an appropriate printing apprenticeship in the printing industry (special products printing and finishing).
• Trade Test certificate in the printing industry.
• Grade 12 and computer literacy will be an advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.