Printing Assistant at Government Printing and Stationery

The Government Printing and Stationery is seeking a Printing Assistant in Empangeni, South Africa. The role involves printing, machine maintenance, and recording tasks under the supervision of a Senior Printing Officer. Candidates should possess a diploma or certificate in Business Studies or related fields with relevant experience in the printing industry. Applications are due by August 13, 2026, and must be submitted in person.
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Printing Assistant at Government Printing and Stationery

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July 30, 2026

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Printing Assistant

Organisation: Government Printing and Stationery

Government

Position Details

Department: Government PrintingPosition: Printing AssistantGrade: DReports To: Senior Printing Assistant

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Senior Printing Officer, the Printing Assistant is responsible for printing, machine mending, and recording.

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Manufacturing

Government

Main Duties

Printing

Collect and arrange jobs in sequence as instructed to ensure readiness for a particular operation.Collect, gather, sew, machine-fold, cut, bind, and operate the guillotine and other equipment within the section.Fold printed sheets under instruction to enable subsequent finishing operations.Fold printed work according to the agreed imposition to ensure pages appear in the correct sequence.Gather numbered and unnumbered printed work in sequence for stitching and binding.Examine gathered and stitched work to ensure completeness and correct sequencing.Saddle-stitch or side-stitch gathered or inserted sections to produce a complete finished product.Trim completed products under instruction to prepare them for dispatch to customers.Record the time taken and materials used on appropriate forms to facilitate accurate costing.Frequently inspect jobs during production to ensure consistent quality throughout the print run.

Machine Mending

Wash and oil machines daily to ensure they are ready for use.Ensure the safety and security of ongoing and completed work.

Recording

Record the hours worked and materials used on each job using the appropriate forms to facilitate proper costing.

Job Knowledge and Skills

Education and Training

Applicants Must Have Either

A Diploma or Certificate in Business Studies or a related field, plus two (2) years’ experience in the printing industry;

OR

Be a serving officer applying through promotion with COSC, plus four (4) years’ experience in the printing industry.

Application Requirements

Applicants Must Submit

Certified copies of educational certificates.Certified academic transcripts.Certified copy of the National Identity Document (ID).GP103 Form (for job seekers).GP104 Form (for serving officers).

Applications Should Be Addressed To

The Principal Secretary

Ministry of Law and Justice

P.O. Box 33

Maseru 100

Hand Delivery

Applications may be hand-delivered to any of the following offices:

Human Resource Office, Justice Administration Headquarters.Qhobosheaneng Office Complex, Phase 1, Room 065B.Government Printing and Stationery, Human Resources Office, Industrial Area, 22 Lioli Road, Maseru 100.

Application Deadline

13 August 2026

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