GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS (01)

Ensure that specific machine minder maintenance on printing equipment are done as per manufacture's requirements.  Check registration, quality uniformity of print, colour densities as well as correct delivery of the end product o Supervision and ensure the application of performance management, training and development of learners, artisans and printers assistants.  Ensure the adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policies.
 
Enquiries: Mr G Kislan, tel. (012) 748-6118
 
 
 
 
 
Artisan Foreman: Grade A (Finishing and Packing Equipment) (2 Posts)
Salary: R 304 263 per annum (Ref no: GPW19/16) 
Pretoria
 
Requirement:  Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship and passed Trade Test Certificate in Mechanized/Craft Binding or a relevant printing trade, and 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience. Good knowledge of binding/folding/boxing equipment and processes. Good interpersonal relations. Quantity Conscious. Planning and organizing skills. Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
 
Duties: Oversee the mechanized binding and finishing of printed matter. Operate finishing equipment. Allocate tasks to artisans and printers assistants Ensure optimum quality standards. Supervising and oversee and assist with training of apprentices the seasonal project team. Ensure the adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policies.
 
Enquiries: Ms J Seabela, tel. (012)748-6320
 
 
 
 
 
 
Artisan (Specialised Production) (Graphic Designer)
Salary: R286 668 per annum (Ref no: GPW19/17)
Pretoria
 
Requirement: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification, plus a completed apprenticeship and passed trade test in Electronic Origination/Pre-press in the printing industry and 5 years' post-apprenticeship. 

Computer skills:Proficiency on Apple Mac with Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to take work from concept through to repro. 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: Be responsible for typesetting, design and layout of jobs from concept to plates, as well as colour retouching. Carry out quality checking. Perform scanning of jobs (ability to operate scanner), impositioning of jobs and printing of plates. Train artisans and apprentices.
 
Enquiries: Ms H Masib, tel. (012) 748-6345
 
 
 
 
 
 
Artisan (Production) Grade A (Graphic Designer/Electronic Origination)
Salary: R 190 653 per annum (Ref no: GPW19/18)
Pretoria
 
Requirement: Grade 10 or equivalent certificate plus a completed apprenticeship in Electronic Origination/Pre-press in the printing industry. 
 
Computer skills:Proficiency on Apple Mac with Adobe creative suit. Ability to take work from concept through to repro.  Knowledge of commercialised printing and printing processes.  Good typing skills. Creativity (planning, organizing problem-solving skills). Basic knowledge of CTP. Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
 
Duties: Responsible for typesetting, scanning, colour retouching, design and layout of jobs from concept to plates. Perform quality checking o Imposition jobs and printing of plates.
 
Enquiries: Ms H Masib, tel. (012) 748-6345
 
 
 
 
Artisan (Production) Grade A (Digital Printing)
Salary: R190 653 per annum (Ref no: GPW19/19)
Pretoria
 
Requirement: Grade 10 or equivalent certificate plus a completed apprenticeship in a printing trade. Knowledge of digital printing and impositioning. Knowledge of commercial printing processes. Good communication skills. Quality conscious.  Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
 
Duties:  Set, adjust, operate and maintain digitised printing equipment. Print documents according to standards and original specimen. Imposition and submit documents to the printer. Ensure optimum quality standards. Reconcile production information on daily basis.
 
Enquiries:Ms H Masib, tel. (012) 748- 6345
 
 
 
 
 
Artisan: Production Grade A (Machine Minder) (2 posts)
Salary: R 190 653 per annum (Ref no: GPW19/20)
Pretoria
 
Requirement:Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship in Rotary Web offset/Lithography/Continuous Stationary Machine Minding. Knowledge of modem computerized printing presses o Good computer skills. Quality conscious. Willingness to work shifts. Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
 
Duties: Operate an automated 9-colour web-fed offset printing machine with specialized finishing equipment (sheeter, folder, numbering unit and web deliver unit).  Set up and adjust rollers, cylinders, loading paper reels on machine. Check registration, quality uniformity of print, colour densities as well as correct delivery of the end product. Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
 
Enquiries: Mr Allay Singh tel. (012) 748-6304
 
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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.
 
Note: Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department) and most be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A dear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83, recent comprehensive CV specifying all qualifications and experience with respective dates. Certified copies of qualifications, ID and a valid driver's licence (where required), must be attached. 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: Short-listed 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.
 
All applications must be forwarded to: The Branch: Human Resources, Government Printing Works, 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria or Private Bag X85, Pretoria 0001, for attention: Ms M Mbokane, Human Resources, tel.(012) 748-6296.
 
Closing date: 10 June 2019 at 12 noon
 
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 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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