Artisan Foreman Grade a: Id Craft Booklet Making

About this post

Government Printing Works is looking for an Artisan Foreman Grade a: Id Craft Booklet Making in Pretoria. It is a permanent post, paying R397 329 per annum (OSD).

Section: Directorate: High Security Printing

Closing date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number GPW 26/016 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.