DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
PRINT DEPOT CONTROLLER
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 12
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Job Purpose
To complete customer requests for printing by receiving and processing requests for printing.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Job costing:
- Receive requests for printing (either as electronic or hard copies) and record;
- Calculate the cost for printing and inform client;
- Complete paperwork for every print job received;
- Ensure cost for printing is kept up to date according to UP policies;
- Machine operation and coordinate dispatch:
- Process the printing to specification using the appropriate material;
- Inform client when printing is done and ready for collection;
- Complete the dispatch documents;
- Oversee the dispatch of the printed documents;
- Planning:
- Keep track of stock, and order new stock timeously;
- Keep register of tasks to be performed on a regular basis;
- Keep statistics and calculate totals;
- Maintenance:
- Ensuring that machine is in good condition;
- Cleaning the machines;
- Ordering of chemicals, paper and stationery;
- General:
- Maintain quality service by dealing with enquiries regarding completion;
- Provide prompt and efficient reaction to client requests;
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
- Substitution:
- Assist in other sections of UP Print when need;
- Complete work tasks relevant to work, and as requested by manager;
- Carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the scope of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.
- Grade 12 certificate;
- Two years experience in operation of printing and copier machines;
- Two years experience of office routine and organisation.
- Knowledge:
- Paper and cardboard;
- Ink impositions;
- Print cost estimation;
- Impositioning;
- Basic administration;
- Technical competencies:
- Computer literacy;
- Troubleshooting and problem solving;
- Operation of digital printing equipment, including the ancillary equipment;
- General technical competency;
- Behavioural competencies:
- Interpersonal skills;
- Self-control and motivation;
- Observant;
- Good communication and negotiation skills;
- Conflict handling skills;
- Ability to work alone;
- Well-developed organisational skills;
- Accuracy in administration and quality control;
- Physical mobility.
- Grade 12 and supervisory course/CRM (Customer Relationship Management);
- Five years experience in printing industry, i.e. book layout and composition;
- Completion of machine operators and/or copier operators course;
- Administration course.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms V Makhubele, violet.makhubele@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Mr N Magwaza, Email: ndate.magwaza@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420 4283, for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
