Artisan (specialised) Sheet-fed Printing Ref No: Gpw 26/019

• Salary: R374 280 per annum, (OSD)
• Centre: Pretoria

Requirements:

• 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.

Duties:

• 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.
• Identify proactive possible bottlenecks and apply continuous improvement measures to the production process, including investigating the implementation of World Class Manufacturing methodology. 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. Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure that printed materials meet client specifications and industry standards. Ensure regular machine maintenance.
• Ensure that the machine/equipment maintenance is incorporated in the planning of the Division's production process to proactively prevent delays in the delivery of printed matters. Participate in the maintenance and repairs of sheet-fed printing presses and related equipment. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs to minimize production disruptions. Provide support with training, coaching and developing staff in the Division.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and experience. Provide support training and guidance to employees on printing techniques, equipment operation and quality control procedures. Participate in safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) in the Division. Assess and mitigate planned related safety risks. Supervise and develop staff. Allocate and check work of staff as well as conduct performance reviews as per GPW policy.