About the Role
The Government Printing Works (GPW) is seeking a dedicated Artisan Chief Grade A in Equipment Maintenance to be based in Pretoria. This critical role focuses on ensuring the efficient maintenance and repair of all GPW equipment, which is essential for the smooth functioning of public service operations. By maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring maximum machine availability, you will contribute significantly to the reliability of services provided to the community, thus playing a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of government activities across South Africa.
As an Artisan Chief, your efforts will directly impact the operational capacity of the GPW, ensuring that the essential equipment is always in optimal working order. This position not only demands technical skill but also leadership in supervising and developing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while adhering to safety and health standards. Your work will help uphold the integrity and accountability of public service, making a real difference in the lives of South Africans.
About the Department
The Government Printing Works is a pivotal entity within the South African government, tasked with the printing and production of various government documents, including passports, birth certificates, and legislative materials. With a mission to provide high-quality printing services efficiently and effectively, GPW plays a fundamental role in the transparency and accessibility of government information. Working at GPW means being part of a team that is committed to service excellence and operational integrity in the public sector.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure the efficient maintenance and repair of all GPW equipment.
- Analyze equipment specifications and perform mathematical calculations for maintenance scheduling.
- Compile and update maintenance schedules to track machine history accurately.
- Participate in generating an 8-week rolling Equipment Plan to maximize machine availability.
- Conduct root cause analyses on machine breakdowns and provide reports.
- Manage work order status from submission to completion, ensuring timely updates.
- Implement quality assurance measures for maintenance and repair work to meet GPW standards.
- Supervise, train, and develop staff within the maintenance division.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures relevant to maintenance operations.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
- Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical (trade-tested fitter).
- Grade 12 qualification will be advantageous.
- A minimum of 10 years’ post-apprenticeship experience, with at least 3 years at Artisan Foreman level.
- Ability to obtain a positive security clearance.
- Specialized knowledge of processes and equipment relevant to maintenance.
- Understanding of human resources legislation and public service regulations.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical (trade-tested fitter).
Grade 12 will be an advantage.
A minimum of 10 years' post-apprenticeship appropriate experience of which 3 years should be at Artisan Foreman level.
Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
Specialised knowledge of processes and equipment.
Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts.
Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.
Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
A valid driver's license is required.
Job Duties
Ensure efficient maintenance and repair of all GPW equipment: Ensure the accurate analysis of equipment specifications and equipment capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine Reliability Centered Maintenance schedules.Schedule maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, taking into account the Maintenance Plan, production requirements and equipment requirements.
Ensure the compiling and updating of the schedule to keep track and build an accurate history of each machine.
Participate in the generating of an agreed Equipment Plan for an 8-week rolling horizon, ensuring maximum machine availability.
Monitor the timely issuing of the equipment maintenance plans to Factory Managers.
Perform root cause analyses on machine breakdowns and report thereon.
Manage and control the status of work and backlog for work order submission to work order completion.
Status may include waiting for planning, waiting parts, ready to schedule, scheduled, etc.
Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW: Confer with department supervisors to determine status and quality of scheduled maintenance.
Review factors that could affect the quality of maintenance/repair work and put mitigating measures in place if required.
Monitor progress to track performance against the plan and to identify early warning signs.
Prepare maintenance and repair reports.
Develop and implement programs to improve Mean Time To Repair and Mean Time Between Failure and any other strategic maintenance aspect as instructed by GPW Management.
Improve quality of maintenance work and reduce number of re-work jobs and complaints.
Ensure the ideology of continuous improvement is applied to all facets of maintenance within span of control.
32 Manage safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division: Comply with all OHSA safety requirements.
Monitor and mitigate plant related safety risks.
Ensure that SHERQ processes are adhered to.
Participate in all SHERQ activities within GPW as and when required.
Supervise, train, coach and develop staff in the Division: Oversee/monitor the training programmes in the Division.
Allocate work to subordinates.
Conduct quality assurance on work carried out by subordinates.
Conduct performance assessment.
Ensure compliance with GPW policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
Manage attendance, leave, and discipline in accordance with HR prescripts.
Observe and participate in the development of policies and procedures: Manage the developing, review, implementing and complying with the relevant procedures and policies as required by GPW.
Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area.
