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The Government Printing Works is looking for an Artisan Foreman Grade A for its ID Smart Card Personalisation Workstation in Pretoria. This is a hands-on supervisory trade post in a high-security printing environment, where accurate personalised ID cards must be produced to schedule.
The Government Printing Works produces secure documents for government, including personalised ID documents. In this workstation, card layout, data input, printing and encoding come together, and every card must be checked carefully before it moves on. Small errors can affect a real person’s document, so quality control and secure handling matter throughout the shift.
The foreman will help ensure correct production of personalised smart ID card documents in the section, covering card layout, data input, printing and encoding. The role includes watching the movement of work in progress, checking that work is done to the required schedule for timelines and quantities, and carrying out proper quality control on personalised documents. The successful candidate will also help control waste and improve efficiency against the section’s baseline, check that procedures and systems for protecting high-security printed material are followed, and support troubleshooting in the personalisation process. Supervising and developing staff, including apprentices, and keeping cleaning and maintenance of equipment up to date are also part of the work, along with safety, health, environment, risk and quality duties.
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 before applying, and use only the application route stated there. Never pay for a government job, and never share banking details or passwords with anyone offering to speed up an application.
Put your trade test and post-apprenticeship experience first, then give clear examples of work in a secure or high-volume production setting, quality checks you have carried out, and any team supervision or shift work you have done.
Applications are assessed against the stated requirements, and shortlisted candidates may be invited to further assessment or interview. Only shortlisted candidates are normally contacted, so keep your contact details up to date.
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 26/015, and the Circular 39 post number is 39/38. The centre is Pretoria, the directorate is High Security Printing, and the salary is R397 329 per annum, OSD. Confirm the closing date and reference number in the original advertisement before applying.
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