Printing Operator - Durban at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Responsible for providing an efficient printing, duplicating, book-binding and photo lithographer camera and plate making service to the Printing Service Branch.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Undertakes printing operations as requested by the departments.
• Operates the camera and platemaking equipment.
• Operates the numbering and perforating machines.
• Undertakes the compilation of documents by operating collating machines.
• Provides a book binding service by operating binding, punching, wire stitching machines and assembling and dispatching of documents as       requested.
• Undertakes routine maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Assists with artwork development by undertaking preparations of artwork.
• Ensures that agendas and related items are pre-numbered.
• Undertakes filing and stock control of films, plates, chemicals and consumable at high standards.
• Assists in the assembly and despatch of documentation.

Competencies    

• Managing work
• Problem solving
• Planning and organising.
• Workplace safety.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Interpersonal relationships
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Action orientation
• Resilience.
• Change readiness.
• Learning orientation.
• Accounting and ethical conduct.

Essential Requirements    

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or Technical Theory 3 certificate or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant experience in multi-colour printing and or bindery finishing.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements    

• Trade Test in Lithography.
• 3 Years relevant experience in multi-colour printing and or bindery finishing.

Special Conditions:

• Must be prepared to work outside normal working hours.
• Physical Requirements: