Artisan Chief Grade A: Production

Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship in Craft Bookbinding, Mechanised Bookbinding or Packaging, with an appropriate Printing Trade Test Certificate.
• Grade 12 and computer literacy will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-apprenticeship appropriate experience in the printing industry, of which at least 5 years must be in Craft Bookbinding, Mechanised Bookbinding or Packaging, and at least 3 years must be proven supervisory experience.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• Specialised knowledge of binding, packaging and finishing processes and equipment is required.
• A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Planning and coordinating production to meet quality, output, and turnaround targets.
• Overseeing automated, semi-automated and manual finishing, binding and packaging processes.
• Managing examination packaging, hard-cover binding, thread-sewn books, book-cover printing, collating, numbering, pasting, drilling, and stapling.
• Controlling wastage, protecting confidential and security products and verifying production and packaging quantities.
• Monitoring quality, investigating defects, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards where applicable.
• Maintaining production records, analysing productivity trends, preparing reports, and approving completed batches for dispatch.
• Ensuring equipment is cleaned, calibrated, maintained, and repaired through preventative maintenance and Engineering support.
• Managing SHERQ and OHSA compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, PPE use, and safety talks.
• Supervising staff, allocating work, monitoring performance, managing attendance and discipline, and conducting performance reviews.
• Training and developing learners, artisans, and printer assistants.
• Developing policies, strategies, production procedures, continuous improvement measures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure effective and efficient production and process flow in the Division.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area, ensuring optimum production in the Division.
• Develop policies and strategies.
• Review, implement and comply with production procedures and policies as required by GPW.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment.
• NB:
• Picture/Snapshot, Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
• Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
• Use the correct email address associated with the post.
• Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
• Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).
• Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course.
• The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/SMS pre-entry programme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
• Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this process and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.