Lead Printer – Lithography & Coating

South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd is seeking a production supervisor to manage high‑quality security printing operations. You will oversee the press, numbering and coating processes, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and coach a team of operators and assistants.

The role requires matric plus lithography trade testing and relevant licenses; previous leadership in printing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Matric with relevant trade qualifications preferred.
• TT3 and Trade Test Lithography.
• Moving machinery licenses are desirable.
• Varnish operating certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for overall production and quality.
• Set-up, perform make-ready and operate numbering, coating and varnishing machines and lithography.
• Perform first line maintenance and report faults.
• Conduct quality control checks during print.
• Set up and analyse quality inspection systems for defects.
• Provide technical support to assistants and operators.
• Ensure standards, safety and SABN policies are followed.
• Oversee Printer no. 2 and production assistants.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth press operation.
• Handover press between shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Machine changeover

Problem solving

HMI literacy

Physical fitness

Leading and coaching

Teamwork

Education

Matric

TT3 and Trade Test Lithography

Moving machinery licenses (desirable)

Varnish operating certificate (desirable)

Tools

Varnish operating certificate

Job description

South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd is seeking a production supervisor to manage high‑quality security printing operations. You will oversee the press, numbering and coating processes, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and coach a team of operators and assistants.

The role requires matric plus lithography trade testing and relevant licenses; previous leadership in printing is highly valued.