General Assistant - Press (Cape Town) at Novus Holdings Ltd

Job Description    

The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.

Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a General Assistant within the Press department. The successful incumbent will report to the Shift Leader - Press Sheetfed & Digital.

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Responsible for assisting the Printers to obtain the correct quantities of commercially acceptable printed sheets
• Assist the Printers in attending to defects
• Assist with maintenance
• Adhering to standard operating procedures
• Ad-hoc tasks include general housekeeping and general assistant duties

Educational Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent 

Experience Requirements    

• Working experience of Offset Web Press or Sheetfed would be advantageous 
• Experience in handling and preparing reels of paper would be advantageous 

Skills and Competencies    

• Sound communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be prepared to work shifts including weekends