Current Opportunities at Novus Holdings Ltd

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• To ensure that all products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality at every stage of production.
• To maintain the Quality Management System at all times and isolate non-conformances.
• To approve products at set up stage and during production as per job cards, artwork, master samples and customer supplied samples.
• To maintain minimal downtime during the approval process
• To create and renew product master samples at various stages of production at the first run and when revisions have taken place.
• To extract all quality record books and sheets for filing.
• Controlling of non-conforming products by identifying and isolating non-conforming products from receipt of raw material, during production processes and through to the finished product.
• To test products in the Laboratory and on production floor at every stage.
• To retain history samples which are representative of the production run
• To comply with all ITB’s policies and procedures including but not limited to Health & Safety, General Workplace policies, Quality & Food packaging safety, standard operating procedure etc.

Educational Requirements    

• Have completed Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.

Experience Requirements    

• Have a knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality standards.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1-year experience as Quality Technician.

Skills and Competencies    

• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be Computer literate
• Be able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
• Be able to read speak and write English
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and weekend overtime where required.
• Ability to make own decisions in line with the company and customers’ requirements.

Closing Date    
2023/06/23

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Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Read work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions
• Operate the guillotine machine following the correct standard operating procedures
• Set up and operate machines that perform trimming on printing jobs
• Check that quantities and size of the job are as required during the guillotine operations
• Install and adjust machines devices i.e knives.
• To cut and trim reams of paper and trim printed material to given size for further processing
• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and/or adjustments
• Ensure quality control checklists are completed and kept up to date
• Meet specific job specifications and quality standards
• Maintain daily production records
• Basic preventative maintenance
• Maintain general health and safety standards in the production environment
• Adhoc general assistance on all machines
• Adhering to all health and safety requirements

Educational Requirements    

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent 
• Guillotine Certification will be advantageous 

Experience Requirements    

• 1 - 2 years Guillotine working experience 

Skills and Competencies    

• Possess the ability to follow instructions
• Computer Literacy
• Effective judgement and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail

Closing Date    
2023/06/28

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Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Responsible for Kodak Insite, Pre-Flight, Kodak Prinergy, Proofs, File back-up etc. 
• Complete relevant checklists to ensure that the jobs conform to required quality standards.
• Conduct maintenance on relevant equipment i.e. image setter, process gum units.
• Ensure that stock levels of plates, chemicals etc., are maintained.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to ensure that customer standards are met.
• Accurately record and log all production details on the relevant programs as required.

Educational Requirements    

• Grade 12

Experience Requirements    

• 1-3 Years work experience in a similar role in an FMCG Pre-Press environment.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Electronic Pre-press, platemaking including digital file formats and Prinergy workflow would be advantageous.
• Software knowledge: Pitstop, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and data programming would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies    

• Self-motivated
• Energetic self-starter who can demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills 
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team  
• Exceptional aptitude for problem solving
• Conscientious attitude towards quality
• Good verbal and written communication
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Effectively prioritising daily tasks
• Able to work under pressure
• High degree of accuracy

Closing Date    
2023/06/22