About the Role
The Government Printing Works (GPW) is seeking a dedicated Artisan Production Grade A: Roll Collator to join their team in Pretoria. This critical role involves operating various finishing equipment, including the Roll-Collator and Guillotine, ensuring that all production meets the highest standards. By joining GPW, you will play a vital part in producing security-printed products that serve the needs of our nation and contribute significantly to the public service sector.
Located in the heart of Pretoria, this position offers you the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact the efficiency and quality of printed materials. Your contributions will not only help in meeting production targets but also ensure that the community and government institutions receive top-notch services, reinforcing the importance of quality in public service.
About the Department
The Government Printing Works is dedicated to the production of official documents, including passports, identity documents, and other essential printed materials for the South African government. With a mandate to uphold the highest quality and security standards, GPW plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of government communications and transactions. Working here means being part of a legacy that supports the democratic processes and essential services of the country.
What You’ll Do
- Operate the Roll-Collator, Guillotine, and other finishing machines effectively.
- Maintain and clean machines to ensure continuous operation and efficiency.
- Conduct quality assurance checks to confirm that all printed products meet specified standards.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel for repairs and technical support as needed.
- Process security-printed products following production specifications and customer requirements.
- Achieve production targets consistently while adhering to GPW standards.
- Participate in safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) initiatives.
- Complete and submit daily production timesheets accurately and on time.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 10 qualification or equivalent plus a completed apprenticeship.
- A Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized Bookbinding.
- A Grade 12 qualification is an added advantage.
- No prior experience required; however, experience in the printing industry would be beneficial.
- Ability to obtain a positive security clearance.
- A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized Bookbinding.
Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
No experience required.
Experience in printing industry will be an added advantage.
Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.
Job Duties
Operate Roll-Collator, Guillotine, and other Finishing equipment.Perform required maintenance and coordinate repairs or technical support with maintenance personnel where required.
Conduct quality assurance and control processes to ensure that finishing print products meet required standards and specifications.
Process security-printed products in accordance with production specifications and customer requirements.
Achieve production targets, ensuring that processing of print products is completed on time and in accordance to GPW standards and customer requirements.
Clean and maintain machines and equipment according to schedule, ensuring the efficient and continuous running thereof.
Participate in safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) initiatives in the section.
Comply with all OHSA safety requirements, monitor and mitigate safety risks Monitor and mitigate safety risks.
Complete daily production timesheets accurately and submit them on time as required.
