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ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: ID SMART CARD PERSONALISATION WORKSTATION

Government Printing Works

Directorate: High Security Printing

Reference number
GPW 26/015
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 an appropriate field. Grade 12 will be an added advantage. At least 5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in the functional area. Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment. The incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, as required. A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.

Duties

Ensure correct production of personalised smart ID card documents in the section, including card layout, data input, printing and encoding. Monitor and control the movement and work in progress, ensuring that work is done according to the required schedule regarding timelines and quantities. Conduct/monitor proper quality control on the personalised documents. 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. Ensure effective quality control on personalised documents. Monitor that proper quality assurance of smart ID card personalisation and production are continuously and properly conducted in the Section. Troubleshoot problems, identify the root cause on issues in the personalisation process, assisting with the implementing of solutions to address the problem. Ensure that cleaning and maintenance of equipment are performed as expected and as scheduled. 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 and develop staff including development of apprentices. Allocate tasks to Artisans and Printers’ Assistants. Ensure compliance with Treasury and GPW prescripts procedures and policies regarding procurement of goods. Participate in the review, implementation and compliance with production procedures and policies as required by GPW.

Where to send your application

Link: GPW 26/015

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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