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Artisan (Production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical

Government Printing Works

Province:

Gauteng

Salary:

R253 341 per annum

Closing Date: 

November 17, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

38

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

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.

Key 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.

WHERE TO APPLY
Link: GPW 26/025

WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted
• Documents as a PDF

GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: GPW 26/025
• Use a separate application for each post
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• No response within eight (8) weeks means you were unsuccessful

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 38.

Enquiries 

Mr. T Tsebe Tel No: (012) 748 6288

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