Artisan (Production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical
Government Printing Works
Pretoria · ·
Posted 14 Nov 2026
About
Maintain and repair mechanical equipment at GPW sites, perform inspections, quality assurance, work-order administration and SHERQ activities. Requires a printing-industry trade test and driver's licence; no experience is required.
Salary: R253 341 per annum, (OSD)
Reference: GPW 26/025
Duty station: Pretoria
How to apply
Submit an application on form Z83, indicating reference GPW 26/025, with full particulars to the department in which the vacancy exists. Applications: Link: GPW 26/025.
ApplyResponsibilities
- Ensure and carry out efficient maintenance and repair of all equipment at GPW sites.
- Adhere to scheduled maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, as instructed by GPW.
- Assist to perform root cause analyses on equipment breakdowns and report thereon.
- Inspect all mechanical equipment as per agreed timelines and manufactures instructions.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area.
- Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW and other relevant authorities.
- Provide inputs to prepare maintenance and repair reports.
- Work order management.
- Administration functions.
- Ensure Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division.
Qualifications
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
- Trade Test Certificate in Printing Industry.
- 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.
- Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment.
- Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.
- Understanding all relevant safety requirements for staff in a manufacturing environment.
- A valid driver's license is required.