ARTISAN (PRODUCTION): EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MECHANICAL, REF: (GPW 26/025)

GPW; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 228,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW in Pretoria seeks a maintenance technician to ensure efficient maintenance and repair of all GPW site equipment. You will follow schedules, manage work orders, and escalate issues that affect safety or production.

The role requires a Trade Test Certificate in Printing Industry, Grade 10 with an apprenticeship, and willingness to obtain security clearance. No prior experience is required, but printing industry exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent plus apprenticeship.
• Trade Test Certificate in Printing Industry is required.
• Grade 12 is an added advantage.
• No experience required; printing industry experience is an advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of GPW equipment at sites.
• Follow scheduled maintenance and lead times; keep accurate work orders.
• Escalate delays and safety or environmental risks.
• Assist root cause analyses on equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain SHERQ compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Safety compliance

Security clearance eligible

Public Service Act knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Trade Test Certificate in Printing Industry

Grade 12 (advantage)

Job description

SALARY: R253 341.00 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

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.

DUTIES:

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. Management of one’s leave. Time and attendance management. Attend standing and ad-hoc meetings as and when required. Attend training, workshops, courses, and any intervention proposed by supervisor, management or GPW. Ensure Safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) in the Division: Always Adhere to health and safety prescripts during all phases of maintenance on site. Proper use of PPE. Do regular risk assessments to eliminate injuries or incidents to operators, artisans, and anyone around the machine. Full adherence to any safety, health and environmental policy implemented within GPW and its sites.

Link: GPW 26/025

ENQUIRIES: Mr. T Tsebe – 012 748 6288

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

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). 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.