About the Role
The Department of Home Affairs is seeking a dedicated Artisan Production Grade A: Image Perforation to join its team in Pretoria. This vital role is essential for the efficient production of travel documents that serve the South African public. Working closely with advanced booklet machines, the successful candidate will ensure that passports and visas are produced with precision and quality. Your contributions will directly impact the community by facilitating international travel and supporting South Africa’s commitment to secure and accurate documentation.
Being based in Pretoria, this position offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued. The role not only involves operating specialized equipment but also requires you to maintain the high standards expected in government jobs. By ensuring that every document is perfectly perforated and meets quality assurance guidelines, you will play a crucial part in upholding the integrity of South Africa’s travel documentation system.
About the Department
The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for managing the flow of people into and out of South Africa, ensuring that all citizens and visitors have the necessary documentation to travel safely. Its mandate includes the issuance of passports, visas, and other essential documents that support national security and facilitate international relations. Working in this department means contributing to a fundamental aspect of public service, where your efforts help create a secure and efficient system for all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Order and safely keep specified materials for document production.
- Record all stock movements and report any shortages promptly.
- Operate booklet machines to produce travel documents in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records and statistics within the production section.
- Oversee the operation of counting machines, ensuring targets are met.
- Perforate documents, ensuring accurate passport number placement on data pages.
- Conduct preliminary quality assurance checks during and after production.
- Clean and maintain equipment according to scheduled requirements.
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) standards and SHERQ processes.
- Provide inputs on processes and procedures to improve production standards.
- Guillotine production materials to ensure quality output.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of Grade 10 and completion of an appropriate printing apprenticeship.
- Grade 12 qualification is an added advantage.
- Trade Test Certificate in the printing industry, specifically in special products printing and finishing.
- Ability to obtain a positive security clearance.
- No prior experience required, but experience in the printing industry is beneficial.
- A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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.
Job Duties
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.
