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ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: ID CRAFT BOOKLET MAKING

Government Printing Works

Directorate: High Security Printing

Reference number
GPW 26/016
Salary
R397 329 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Pretoria
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
17 November 2026
Circular
No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship. Trade Test Certificate in the appropriate field (applicable craft book binding/mechanized binding) Grade 12 will be an added advantage. Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. At least 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience in the functional area. A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.

Duties

Order and prepare the required material for the process of ID document and booklet making. Oversee the quality assurance process of the raw material ordered and prepared, preventing the manufacturing of faulty booklets. Ensure that all stock movements are recorded and shortages are reported immediately. Ensure security measures are adhered to and all work is done according to schedules and production targets in the Section. Manufacture documents and booklets according to required specifications and standards. Oversee and control the production process ensuring adherence to all security protocols and ensuring ID document and passport booklets are manufactured efficiently. Ensure quality checking of printed matter before the assembling of the booklets. Assemble ID documents and Booklets in the correct order and ensure accurate cutting, folding, foiling and binding of the booklets. Control the movement of and work in progress in the Section ensuring that work is done according to specifications, quantity and timelines required. Control the reduction of wastage and efficiency baseline rate in the Section. Monitor that all procedures and systems relating to the protection of high security printed matters are adhered to by all staff in the Section. Enhance troubleshooting efficiently and effectively. Assist with the identifying of the root cause of problems or issues with the production process, as well as assisting with the implementing of solutions to address the problem. Maintain safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) in the Section. Assist with the monitoring of safety risks in the Section providing advice on possible risk mitigating measures that could be implemented. Supervise, train, coach and develop learners, artisans, and printers’ assistants in the Section.

Where to send your application

Link: GPW 26/016

Enquiries

Mrs D Ndlazi Tel No: (012) 748 6332

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.

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