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Artisans x 12 posts for qualified artisans at Government Printing Works in Pretoria

GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS

The Government Printing Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is intended to promote representivity through the filling of these posts. The candidature of persons whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will receive preference.


POST 29/52 : ARTISAN FOREMAN: EXAMINATION PACKAGING REF NO: GPW 23/65

(X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R344 811 per annum, (OSD Model)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and

passed Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized Bookbinding Trade. At least 5

years’ post apprenticeship experience. In depth knowledge of Bookbinding

equipment and quality assurance and control measures. Ability to train, transfer

skill and commitment to work shifts.

DUTIES : Operate Packaging and Bookbinding finishing equipment including CMC

Packaging machines, Saddle-Stich, Shrink Wrap, etc. Meet daily production

targets as per the schedule and standard. Ensure that security materials are

processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure good

quality assurance and control on all security production materials. Plan,

allocate and organize Shop floor resources in compliance with production

schedule and daily targets. Assist in Supervising, training, coaching and

development of apprentices Artisans, and Printers’ Assistants. Allocate tasks

to Artisans and Printers’ Assistants. Adhere to OHSA regulations and

Government Printing Work policies.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Enock Mtshali Tel No: (012) 748 6361



POST 29/53 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION: (ROLLCOLLATOR) REF NO: GPW 23/64 (X2

POSTS)

SALARY : R220 533 per annum, (OSD Model)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and

passed Trade Test Certificate in Continuous Stationery Machine minder Trade.

Basic Computer literacy skill. Knowledge of Roll collator finishing equipment

will be an added advantage. Quality assurance and control measures and

commitment to work shifts.

DUTIES : Operate the Roll collator and the Continuous stationery press. Meet daily

production targets as per the schedule and standard. Ensure that security

materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures.

Ensure good quality assurance and control on all security production materials.

Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khumalo Tel No: (012) 748 6329




POST 29/54 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION: EXAMINATION PACKAGING REF NO: GPW

23/66 (X6 POSTS)

SALARY : R220 533 per annum, (OSD Model)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and

passed Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized Bookbinding printing Trade.

Basic Computer literacy skill. Knowledge of CMC Packaging equipment will be

an added advantage. Ability to operate various binding equipment such as

Saddle-Sticher, Folding, Packaging machines and quality assurance and

control measures. Commitment to work shifts.

DUTIES : Operate Packaging and Bookbinding finishing equipment including CMC

Packaging machines, Guillotine, Shrink Wrap, Foiling, etc. Meet daily

production targets as per the schedule and standard. Ensure that security

materials are processed safely in line with the Standard Operation Procedures.

Ensure good quality assurance and control on all security production materials.

Adhere to OHSA regulations and Government Printing Work policies.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Enock Mtshali Tel No: (012) 748 6361



POST 29/55 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION: WEB-OFFSET PRINTING REF NO: GPW 23/67

SALARY : R220 533 per annum, (OSD Model)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and

passed trade test in Rotary Web Offset Machine Minding, Grade 12 will be an

added advantage. Knowledge of computerized printing presses and basic

computer skills, Quality Conscious and attention to details, Planning and

organizing skills, Commitment to work shifts.

DUTIES : Operate automated multi-colour Rotary-Web-Fed printing press. Meet daily

production targets as per the schedule and standard. Print high quality security

products. Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the

Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure good quality assurance and control

measures on all security production materials. Adhere to OHSA regulations

and Government Printing Work policies.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Izac Carelse Tel No: (012) 748 6326



POST 29/56 : ARTISAN PRODUCTION: SHEET-FED PRINTING REF NO: GPW 23/68

SALARY : R220 533 per annum, (OSD Model)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and

passed trade test in Lithography Machine Minding, Grade 12 and KOMORI

printing experience will be an added advantage. Knowledge of computerized

printing presses and basic computer skills, Quality Conscious and attention to

details, Planning and organizing skills, Commitment to work shifts.

DUTIES : Operate an automated multi-colour Lithography printing press. Meet daily

production targets as per the schedule and standard. Print high quality security

products. Ensure that security materials are processed safely in line with the

Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure good quality assurance and control

measures on all security production materials. Adhere to OHSA regulations

and Government Printing Work policies.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khumalo Tel No: (012) 748 6329



APPLICATIONS :

All applications must be forwarded to: The Chief Directorate: Human Resources, Government Printing Works, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001

or

be hand delivered to: 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria. FOR ATTENTION : Ms. L Pale / Ms. V Maja, Human Resources Tel No: (012) 748-6296


CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2023 (16:00)


NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (NB. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.zavacancies, the old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020) and must be completed in full with page 2 duly signed (failure to do so will result in your application not being considered), and clear indication of the reference number on the Z83. The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Government Printing Works reserves the right to fill or not fill its advertised posts. General information: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Government Printing Works. Successful candidates will be required to enter in an employment contract and performance agreement (as relevant), and must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.



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