ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: IMAGE PERFORATION WORKSTATION / PRINTING AND ASSEMBLY WORKSTATION, (X 2 POSTS) DIRECTORATE: HIGH SECURITY PRINTING, REF: (GPW  26/022)

SALARY: R253 341.00 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 and completion of an appropriate printing apprenticeship. Grade 12 will be an added advantage. Trade Test Certificate in printing industry (special products printing and finishing). Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance. No experience required. Experience in printing industry will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

DUTIES: Order and safe keep specified material. Record all stock movements and report shortages. Timely produce travel documents through the operating of the Booklet machines, ensure updated records and maintain statistics in the Section. Oversee and operate counting machine and ensure that required targets are counted accurately. Perforate documents and ensure that passport numbers are correctly perforated on data page. Ensure perfect image perforation on the last Visa Page of passports. Provide support through conducting preliminary quality assurance. Check quality and standards during and after production on continuous basis. Clean and maintain equipment according to schedule, ensuring efficiency and continuous running thereof. Comply with OHSA requirements and ensure that SHERQ processes are adhered to. Provide inputs on processes and procedures. Guillotine production material, endpapers and visa sheets to perfect production standards.

Link: GPW 26/022

ENQUIRIES: Mr. Frikkie Nagel, Tel: 012 748 6109

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be hand-delivered at:
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for. Attach only a copy of CV and the completed Z83. Email size must be limited to 2MB. Failure to follow instructions will result in your application being disqualified. For General enquiries, contact Human Resources on
Tel No: 012 748 6297 /012 748 6277.

CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE: 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, behavioral 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.