Artisan (Specialised): Sheet-Fed Printing
Government Printing Works
Pretoria · ·
Posted 14 Nov 2026
About
Deliver high-volume sheet-fed commercial printing, production planning, quality, maintenance, staff support and SHREQ activities. Requires relevant lithography sheet-fed apprenticeship and trade test plus at least five years' relevant experience.
Salary: R374 280 per annum, (OSD)
Reference: GPW 26/019
Duty station: Pretoria
How to apply
Submit an application on form Z83, indicating reference GPW 26/019, with full particulars to the department in which the vacancy exists. Applications: Link: GPW 26/019.
ApplyResponsibilities
- Render Sheet-Fed printing of high-volume documents.
- Provide support in the process of the production of high sheet-fed commercial printing that complies with the quality and standards required by the customer.
- Ensure quality control over the produced printed matter, ensuring accurate and high-quality printing and reduction of wastage.
- Plan, schedule and priorities the production workflow to meet client deadlines and quality standards.
- Optimize production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Administer quality control.
- Ensure regular machine maintenance.
- Participate in the maintenance and repairs of sheet-fed printing presses and related equipment.
- Provide support with training, coaching and developing staff in the Division.
- Participate in safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHREQ) in the Division.
- Supervise and develop staff.
Qualifications
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
- Trade Test Certificate in Lithography Sheet-Fed Machine Minding.
- Grade 12 will be an advantage.
- Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
- Minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship appropriate experience in Lithography Sheet-Fed Machine Minding in a printing production environment.
- A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.