Advanced Copy Controller

Novus Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing firm in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Advance Copy Controller to join their Quality Control department. The role involves checking and reporting defects in print materials and requires strong communication, analytical skills, and an affinity for Quality Management. Candidates should have at least Grade 12, 1-2 years in a similar role, and be capable of managing manual handling tasks. This position offers an engaging work environment focused on quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience within the same or similar role.
• At least 2 years general experience in a large printing environment.

Responsibilities

• Check and report defects during initial production cycles.
• Pack advanced copies according to schedules.
• Record daily data on production totals, defects and deliveries.
• Communicate findings with relevant department heads.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem solving

Organising and Planning skills

Time Management skills

Verbal and Written skills

Computer Literate skills (MS Office packages)

Affinity for Quality Management

Ability to check colour and print quality

Confident

Positive Attitude with attention to detail

Able to operate basic material-handling equipment

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Desciption

The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.

Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a detailed conscious Advance Copy Controller to check and report on defects on all print material within the Quality Control department. The successful incumbent will report to the Quality Control Co-ordinator.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To check and report defects spotted during initial start of production cycles of both printing and binding
• Pack the selected quantity of advanced copies in accordance to schedules, label and supply to Despatch or Customer services for distribution to clients
• Record daily data with reference to production totals, defects and deliveries
• Communicate findings with relevant department heads and quality assurance manager

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Regular manual handling on the production floor
• Safely lift and move boxes/stacks of printed material up to 25-30kg repeatedly
• Stand and walk for extended periods

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years experience within the same or similar role
• At least 2 years general experience in a large printing environment

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving
• Organising and Planning skills
• Time Management skills
• Verbal and Written skills
• Computer Literate skills (MS Office packages)
• A strong affinity for Quality Management and the ability to check colour and print quality
• Qualities: Confident, Independent worker, Positive Attitude with an acute attention to detail
• Able to operate basic material-handling equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, pallet lift truck) in line with OHS procedures