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The Government Printing Works is looking for a senior leader to head its business development work in Pretoria. This is a high-level role for someone who understands printing, production and public-sector supply, and who can turn strategy into reliable delivery for government customers across South Africa.
About the department and the work
The Government Printing Works produces secure and commercial printed material and supplies stationery and related services to government institutions. Its business development function connects production capacity with demand from national departments, state-owned entities and other public bodies, while protecting quality, security and value for money. The Chief Director will lead that commercial front end, making sure orders are planned well, delivered on time and supported by strong relationships.
Role details and duties
The successful candidate will lead, oversee and manage printing orders and production stock control functions. The role includes overseeing estimated production orders, directing the flow of orders from inception to delivery, and ensuring the strategic and effective management of raw material and production stock. The Chief Director will also oversee dispatching finished goods, manage printed stock and sales, introduce new products and services, and build and maintain existing relationships through regular engagement with internal and external contacts.
Other duties include identifying opportunities for distribution channels, services and campaigns that will result in sales, leading and overseeing the strategic management of Key Accounts, and administering Key Accounts in the National Departments and state-owned entity market. The role also covers managing Key Accounts in the Southern African Development Community region, ensuring effective management of safe storage and distribution or selling of face-value products, overseeing excellent customer care services, and overseeing the management of storage, control and sale of stationery items to government institutions.
The Chief Director will oversee monitoring and controlling of the receipt, storage and distribution of stationery stock, ensure safekeeping and proper inventory management, ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and inventory management standards, and prepare and submit inventory, sales and stock performance reports. The role also involves addressing customer enquiries and resolving stationery supply-related issues, implementing measures to improve storage efficiency, stock control and customer service, and managing the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of policy priorities. The post holder will develop systems and procedures to enable delivery of services by the Directorates, take responsibility for delivery of strategic outcomes as outlined in the estimates of national expenditure, and ensure the management and development of human resources.
Requirements
- A Grade 12 plus a Degree, equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA, in Engineering, Commerce, Operations Management, Business Management or Inventory Management.
- A minimum of 5 years proven experience in an Operations or Manufacturing environment at a Senior Management Level, at Level 13.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and prescripts, cost accounting and business practices.
- Knowledge of public service financial legislative frameworks and of Corporate Governance, including the King Report.
- Travelling may be required.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Where to find and apply safely
Use the Apply button on this page, which links to the original Government Printing Works section of DPSA Circular 39 of 2026. Read the full original advertisement carefully before you apply, and follow only the application route stated there. Do not pay anyone for a government job, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to fast-track an application.
Practical tips
Prepare a clear CV that shows senior management experience in operations or manufacturing, with concrete examples of production, stock and customer delivery. Match your application to the stated qualification and experience, and check that every document requested in the original advertisement is included. Keep a copy of what you submit, and note the reference number for any follow-up.
How the process works
Applications are considered against the stated requirements, and shortlisted candidates may be invited to further assessments or interviews as set out by the department. Only shortlisted candidates are normally contacted, so make sure your contact details are correct and that you can be reached after the closing date.
Important information
This page is informational only and is not the employer. The closing date stated in the source is 17 November 2026, with the walk-in time given as 16:00 and the online time as 23:59. The reference number is GPW 26/011, and the Circular 39 post number is 39/34. The centre is Pretoria, and the salary is R1 554 696 per annum, Level 14, all-inclusive package. Always confirm the closing date and reference number in the original advertisement before applying.
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