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Artisan (Production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical

Government Printing Works

Pretoria · ·

Posted 14 Nov 2026

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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.

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Responsibilities

  • 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.

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