Government Printing Works (GPW) Vacancies 2026: Artisan and Artisan Foreman Posts
Employer: Government Printing Works (GPW)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 13
Salary Range: R374,280 – R499,470 per annum
Available Positions
Artisan Chief Grade A: Production – Craft Bookbinding (2 Posts)
- Reference: GPW 26/013
- Salary: R499,470 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Printing Trade Test Certificate
- 10 years post-apprenticeship experience
- 5 years relevant experience in bookbinding or packaging
- 3 years supervisory experience
Artisan Chief Grade A: Equipment Maintenance
- Reference: GPW 26/014
- Salary: R499,470 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Mechanical Fitter Trade Test Certificate
- 10 years post-apprenticeship experience
- 3 years experience at Artisan Foreman level
- Valid driver's licence
Artisan Foreman Grade A: ID Smart Card Personalisation Workstation
- Reference: GPW 26/015
- Salary: R397,329 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Relevant Trade Test Certificate
- 5 years post-apprenticeship experience
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Artisan Foreman Grade A: ID Craft Booklet Making
- Reference: GPW 26/016
- Salary: R397,329 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Trade Test Certificate in Craft Bookbinding or Mechanised Binding
- 5 years relevant experience
Artisan Foreman Grade A: Rubber Stamp Making
- Reference: GPW 26/017
- Salary: R397,329 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Trade Test Certificate in Electronic Origination
- 5 years relevant experience
- Knowledge of CorelDRAW and Excel is advantageous
Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical
- Reference: GPW 26/018
- Salary: R397,329 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Electrical Trade Test Certificate
- 5 years maintenance experience
- Valid driver's licence
Artisan (Specialised): Sheet-Fed Printing
- Reference: GPW 26/019
- Salary: R374,280 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Trade Test Certificate in Lithography Sheet-Fed Machine Minding
- 5 years relevant printing experience
Artisan (Specialised): Production Craft Bookbinding/Mechanised Binding (2 Posts)
- Reference: GPW 26/020
- Salary: R374,280 per annum
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Completed apprenticeship
- Relevant Trade Test Certificate
- Experience in bookbinding and production operations
General Requirements
- Relevant apprenticeship and trade test certificates
- Practical experience in the applicable field
- Ability to obtain positive security clearance
- Driver's licence is advantageous for several positions
Why Apply?
- Permanent government employment opportunities
- Competitive salaries up to R499,470 per year
- Opportunities in printing, engineering, maintenance, bookbinding, and security document production
- Career growth within a specialized government production environment
Location
All positions are based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
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