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 30 processes and equipment is required. A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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