General Assistant

Novus Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading printing company in Cape Town is seeking to appoint 12 General Assistants on a 3-month fixed-term contract within the Press department. Responsibilities include assisting Printers, attending to defects, maintenance, and general housekeeping tasks. Grade 12 or equivalent required. Experience with Offset Web Press or Sheetfed would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Experience with Offset Web Press or Sheetfed is advantageous.
• Experience in handling and preparing reels of paper is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Printers to obtain correct quantities of printed sheets.
• Attend to defects with the Printers.
• Assist with maintenance and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Sound communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Prepared to work shifts

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

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 12 x General Assistant’s on a 3‑month Fixed Term Contract within the Press department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Printers to obtain the correct quantities of commercially acceptable printed sheets.
• Assist the Printers in attending to defects.
• Assist with maintenance.
• Adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Ad‑hoc tasks include general housekeeping and general assistant duties.

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• Working experience of Offset Web Press or Sheetfed would be advantageous.
• Experience in handling and preparing reels of paper would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Sound communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work shifts including weekends.