Digital Print Specialist – Large-Format & Prepress

Red Cat Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

RedCat Recruitment is seeking an experienced Digital Print Technician for a Durban-based role. You will manage the workflow from print layout to final production, ensuring text, images and layouts are correctly formatted for high-quality outputs.

The job requires DTP/print production experience, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and familiarity with RIP software and related tools. Shifts and overtime may be involved, and physical tasks include large format printer maintenance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Grade 12/NQF4 or equivalent.
• Diploma in Graphic Design or Printing Technology preferred.
• Solid experience in a DTP/print production environment required.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Familiarity with RIP, FlexiSign, Caldera or Wasatch is often needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare digital files and materials for printing, ensuring quality.
• Set up machinery for different print jobs and monitor production.
• Act as final quality control checkpoint before press runs.
• Collaborate with designers, coordinators and press operators to ensure high quality output.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime if required; physically capable of large format printer repair.

Skills

DTP

Print production

Adobe Creative Suite

Colour management

File formats handling

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Diploma in Graphic Design or Printing Technology

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

RIP software

FlexiSign

Caldera

Wasatch

Job description

RedCat Recruitment is seeking an experienced Digital Print Technician for a Durban-based role. You will manage the workflow from print layout to final production, ensuring text, images and layouts are correctly formatted for high-quality outputs.

The job requires DTP/print production experience, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and familiarity with RIP software and related tools. Shifts and overtime may be involved, and physical tasks include large format printer maintenance.