Junior DTP Operator - Midrand at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Junior DTP Operator for their Head Office. The Junior DTP Operator is responsible for supporting the preparation, adaptation and production of artwork across marketing, promotional, retail and internal communication requirements.
• The role assists with artwork updates, versioning, formatting and production preparation to ensure artwork is accurately prepared and delivered in accordance with production requirements, quality standards and deadlines.

Minimum Requirements…

• Matric required.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a DTP, artwork production or print production environment.

Advantageous:

• Qualification in Graphic Design, DTP or related field advantageous.
• Retail, POS or promotional artwork experience advantageous.

Job Specification…

Artwork preparation and adaptation

• Prepare, adapt and update artwork for marketing campaigns, promotions, retail environments and internal communication requirements.
• Resize, version and amend artwork for various formats and specifications.
• Ensure artwork is correctly formatted according to approved templates and production requirements.
• Support preparation of print-ready files for production and supplier requirements.

Production support

• Support the preparation and management of artwork through the production workflow.
• Assist with quality checks to ensure artwork aligns to approved specifications and requirements.
• Escalate artwork issues, missing information or technical concerns where required.
• Support delivery of artwork according to agreed production schedules and deadlines.

Stakeholder alignment and workflow management

• Collaborate with Creative Studio, Marketing stakeholders and agency partners in support of artwork production requirements.
• Assist with implementing approved artwork changes and updates.
• Update workflow systems and job tracking information.
• Maintain accurate records of assigned artwork and production tasks

Key Competencies

Domain expertise

• DTP and artwork adaptation capability.
• Understanding of print production requirements, artwork formatting and file preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, file management and version control.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite advantageous.

Leadership & commercial acumen

• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration across Print Production, Creative Studio and Marketing stakeholders.
• Proactive escalation of missing information, technical concerns or workflow risks.

Key Performance Indictors

• Artwork accuracy: Assigned artwork updates and adaptations are completed accurately.
• Timelines: Assigned work is completed within agreed production deadlines.
• Production readiness: Files are prepared according to approved specifications and standards.
• Workflow compliance: Job statuses and records are updated accurately.
• Stakeholder satisfaction: Positive feedback from Print Production, Creative Studio and business stakeholders.
• Error reduction: Minimal artwork errors or production issues on assigned work.

Special Conditions of Employment

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account 

Closing Date 29 September 2026