DIGITAL PRINT TECHNICIAN

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 urgently seeking an experienced DIGITAL PRINT TECHNICIAN for a well-established concern, position based in Durban KwaZulu-Natal.

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 / NQF 4 qualification or equivalent.

Valid drivers license / own reliable vehicle.

Vocational training / Diploma in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Strong computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet) (intermediate to advanced knowledge).

Previous experience in a DTP or print production environment.

Expertise in industry-standard software is essential, particularly the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Familiarity with specialized prepress and workflow software, such as RIP software, or Flexisign, Caldera or Wasatch, is often needed. A strong understanding of different file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS), file preparation, and colour management.

Responsible for all the processes and procedures that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing. This includes preparing digital files and materials for the printing process, ensuring that all text, images, and layouts are correctly formatted and meet quality standards, setting up machinery for different print jobs as well as monitoring the print job. Acts as a final quality control checkpoint before a job goes to the press, working with designers, coordinators and press operators to ensure a high-quality final product.

Person must be willing to work shifts and overtime if required.

Person must be physically strong (will be required to repair large format printers).

Salary package offered : - To be discussed