Artisan (Specialised): Production (Craft Book Binding / Mechanised Binding)

About

Manage craft and mechanised binding and finishing production for Commercial Printing. Requires a relevant apprenticeship and trade test, security clearance and at least five years' relevant printing-environment experience. Salary: R374 280 per annum, (OSD) Number of posts: 2 Reference: GPW 26/020 Duty station: Pretoria

How to apply

Submit an application on form Z83, indicating reference GPW 26/020, with full particulars to the department in which the vacancy exists. Applications: Link: GPW 26/020.

Responsibilities

• Managing finishing processes which include craft book binding, mechanised binding processes to meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Coordinating with Prepress, Press, Finishing and other business units to ensure smooth workflow and timely project completion.
• Managing manual binding and automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Ensuring quality assurance, conducting quality checks, identifying defects, and implementing corrective actions.
• Sourcing and controlling production materials, checking stock and reporting shortages.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting binding, finishing, cutting and all other equipment in the division through inspections, cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
• Supporting SHERQ requirements, including safety, health, environment, risk and quality initiatives.
• Training, coaching, supervising and developing staff, including conducting performance reviews.
• Participating in policy and strategy development while ensuring compliance with GPW production procedures.
• Binding and finishing of printed and unprinted matters.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
• Trade Test Certificate in Printing, Craft Book Binding or Mechanised Binding.
• Grade 12 will be an advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• ISO experience will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post apprenticeship appropriate experience in Craft Book Binding or Mechanised Binding in a relevant printing environment.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.