DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Government Printing Works

Artisan Foreman Grade A: Id Smart Card Personalisation Workstation

Salary or stipendR397 329 per annum, (OSD)

The Department of Government Printing Works is looking for a Artisan Foreman Grade A: Id Smart Card Personalisation Workstation. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

PretoriaApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/38, page 32

Reference number
GPW 26/015
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
Pretoria
Directorate
High Security Printing

What you will need

  • Grade 10 or equivalent qualification plus a completed apprenticeship.
  • Trade Test Certificate in an appropriate field.
  • Grade 12 will be an added advantage.
  • Must be able to obtain a positive security clearance.
  • Good knowledge of applicable processes and equipment.
  • The incumbent must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, as required.
  • A valid driver's licence will be an added advantage.

Experience

At least 5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in the functional area.

Driver's licence

A valid driver's licence will be an added advantage.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure correct production of personalised smart ID card documents in the section, including card layout, data input, printing and encoding.
  • Monitor and control the movement and work in progress, ensuring that work is done according to the required schedule regarding timelines and quantities.
  • Conduct/monitor proper quality control on the personalised documents.
  • Control the reduction of wastage and efficiency baseline rate in the Section.
  • Monitor that all procedures and systems relating to the protection of high security printed matters are adhered to by all staff in the Section.
  • Ensure effective quality control on personalised documents.
  • Monitor that proper quality assurance of smart ID card personalisation and production are continuously and properly conducted in the Section.
  • Troubleshoot problems, identify the root cause on issues in the personalisation process, assisting with the implementing of solutions to address the problem.
  • Ensure that cleaning and maintenance of equipment are performed as expected and as scheduled.
  • Maintain safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) in the Section.
  • Assist with the monitoring of safety risks in the Section providing advice on possible risk mitigating measures that could be implemented.
  • Supervise and develop staff including development of apprentices.
  • Allocate tasks to Artisans and Printers’ Assistants.
  • Ensure compliance with Treasury and GPW prescripts procedures and policies regarding procurement of goods.
  • Participate in the review, implementation and compliance with production procedures and policies as required by GPW.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

Link: GPW 26/015

  • Enquiries: Mrs D Ndlazi
  • Telephone: (012) 748 6332

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