Artisan (Production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical

About this post

Government Printing Works is looking for an Artisan (Production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical in Pretoria. It is a permanent post, paying R253 341 per annum (OSD).

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 Printing Industry.
• Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
• No experience required.
• Experience in printing industry will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
• Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment.
• Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHREQ) management requirements Act, Skills Development Act.
• Understanding all relevant safety requirements for staff in a manufacturing environment.
• A valid driver's license is required.

What you’ll do

• Ensure and carry out efficient maintenance and repair of all equipment at GPW sites: Adhere to scheduled maintenance to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times, as instructed by GPW.
• Keep to the schedule to track and build an accurate history of equipment maintenance, through completion of maintenance work orders.
• Escalate and expedite maintenance operations that delay production or pose a risk to health, safety and environment.
• Assist to perform root cause analyses on equipment breakdowns and report thereon.
• Ensure the following-up and communicating of the schedule to all resources: maintenance, production, outside services, stores, and engineering.
• Assisting machine agents or OEM should be required.
• Inspect all mechanical equipment as per agreed timelines and manufactures instructions.
• Report any signs of shortcomings and damage immediately to Supervisor.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the functional area.
• Perform and monitor quality assurance ensuring that all maintenance and repair work is compliant with the standards set by GPW and other relevant authorities: Review factors that could affect the quality of maintenance/repair work and put corrective measures in place if required.
• Monitor progress to track performance against the plan and to identify early warning signs.
• Provide inputs to prepare maintenance and repair reports.
• Work order management: a) Get work orders from the supervisor every morning and attend to required jobs as soon as possible.
• Engage requestor, artisan, or supervisor responsible for the machine.
• Fill in the work order completely after attending to the fault.
• Report back to the supervisor with a work order that is completed.
• Administration functions: Submit written and verbal reports to supervisor as per agreed timelines.
• … and 8 more points in the official advert.

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 26/025 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.