GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS VACANCIES

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. Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the jobs; the logistics of which will be communicated by the Government Printing Works. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the Implementation of Competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Personnel suitability checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process. 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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REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed trade test in Electronic Origination/Pre-press with 5 years’ post qualification experience, Excellent understanding of printing process, Proficiency in CorelDraw 15 and Adobe CS 6 is a necessity, Good communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Quality conscious, Excellent reading skills, Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, Grade 12 will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible to oversee the Rubberstamps production section, Creation of quotations, Design and layout of stamps according to client specification, Proofing and editing of copy for rubberstamps, Stock and consumables management, Liaising with clients, Mentor and manage junior artisans / support staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms. H. Macozoma Tel No: 012 748 6345 
 
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A (GRAPHIC DESIGN) REF NO: GPW 18/63 
SALARY: R286 500 per annum 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed trade test in Electronic Origination/Pre-press with 5 years’ post qualification experience , Computer skills: Proficiency on Apple Mac with Adobe Creative Suite, Ability to take a project from brief to print, including concept and finished art, Knowledge of commercialised printing and printing processes, Advanced typing skills, Good communication skills, Creativity (planning, organising, problem-solving skills), Knowledge of CTP is a must, Grade 12 will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES: Manage quality of designs throughout all phases of a project, Proof reading of jobs, Perform scanning of jobs, impositioning of jobs and printing of plates, Liaising with client’s, Mentor and manage artisan (designers). 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms H Macozoma Tel No: (012) 748-6345 
 
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A (MECHANIZED BINDING, SPECIAL PRODUCTS) REF NO: GPW 18/64 
SALARY: R286 500 per annum 
CENTRE: Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed trade test certificate in mechanized/craft binding, 5 years’ post-qualification experience, Good knowledge of binding/folding/cutting equipment and processes, Good interpersonal relations, Quantity Conscious, Planning and organising skills, Grade 12 will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES: Oversee the mechanised binding and finishing of printed matter, Allocate tasks to artisans, Ensure optimum quality standards, Ensure reconciling of production information daily, Supervision and staff management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. M Mudau Tel No: (012) 748 6142