Artisan Production Grade A: Security Foiling And Inkjet Numbering

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Artisan Production Grade A, specializing in Security Foiling and Inkjet Numbering, within the Government Printing Works (GPW). The position, with reference number GPW 26/028, falls under the Security Printing Directorate and is based in Pretoria. The salary offered is R253,341 per annum, under an OSD (Occupation Specific Dispensation). **What you will do** * Set, adjust, operate, and maintain foiling and inkjet numbering equipment as per the product requirement and standard operating procedures. * Set up all jobs, maintenance, and repair, foiling, and inkjet numbering, sheeting, rewinding and perform quality checks. * Ensure security documents are produced precisely, timely, and according to customer requirements. * Safeguard and protect all security materials. * Ensure security foiling and inkjet numbering of printed material is undertaken as per predetermined work ticket specifications. * Complete daily production timesheets accurately and perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet established quality standards and take necessary action for non-compliance. * Clean and maintain machines and equipment according to schedule, ensuring the efficient and continuous running thereof. * Perform/request general maintenance as needed. * Ensure general housekeeping tasks are performed in the working environment. * Ensure Safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) Management in the division and comply with all OHSA safety requirements as well as SHERQ processes. * Provide support in developing Policies and strategies. * Record production activities on equipment as per production codes and ensure that daily production reports submitted accurately and on time as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 and the completion of an appropriate printing apprenticeship. * Trade test certificate in the Mechanised Bookbinding (special products printing, foiling and inkjet numbering processes). * Grade 12 and computer literacy will be an advantage. * Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. * A valid driver's license will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this Artisan Production Grade A role should possess a Grade 10 education, have completed an appropriate printing apprenticeship, and hold a Trade test certificate in Mechanised Bookbinding, specifically covering special products printing, foiling, and inkjet numbering processes. While not mandatory, Grade 12 and computer literacy are beneficial, as is a valid driver's license. A critical requirement is the ability to obtain a positive security clearance. The role demands an individual capable of operating and maintaining specialized printing equipment, ensuring precision and quality in the production of security documents, adhering to safety standards, and accurately recording production activities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/government-printing-works-gpw-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-gpw-26-028 Source: govpage

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