PRINTING MANAGER - South African Bank Note Company

The South African Bank Note Company is a printing company of highly securitised products. Having been in existence since 1958, SABN is a solid company, and is a fully owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank. Located in Pretoria North, SABN is a diversified institution that motivates its most valued resource, its employees, to drive its values and work as a team in order to reach its ultimate vision and position itself not only as the employer but also as the printer of choice.

PRINTING MANAGER

Prospective applicants must meet the following key requirements:

• A Printer’s Diploma or equivalent
• 5-8 plus years’ working experience in the manufacturing industry or printing environment at a senior leadership level
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory practices in this area of work
• Quality management experience
• Key competencies in strategic thinking and a proven record of successful implementation of projects
• Self-motivation, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• The ability to motivate a team and work effectively as a member of that team
• The ability to interact effectively with employees, managers and providers at all levels
• Planning and organisational capabilities, including innovation and creativity. Strength in change management and transformation would be an advantage.

The incumbent will be responsible for, inter alia:

• Developing a standard and implementing a production schedule for the relevant units, based on the client’s order
• Ensuring that the printing is done according to quality standards and specifications as agreed to with the client
• Implementing systems, procedures and processes to ensure the delivery of an effective manufacturing service to all stakeholders
• Initiating appropriate systems within the Department to minimise risks relating to the continued production of security documents for all clients
• Ensuring that the production schedule is integrated with the overall print production plan through regular liaison with relevant departments
• Scheduling resources, staff, raw materials and machinery according to the developed project plans
• Managing and controlling departmental expenditure within the agreed budget
• Ensuring that all resources (materials, laboratory testing results, raw material and contract work) are implemented according to the developed plan
• Ensuring the day-to-day planning of work according to developed schedules and project plans
• Ensuring proper continuous improvement of all processes, ie implement the lean manufacturing process
• Ensuring that activities comply with legal stipulations, organisational requirements for health and safety, SABN policies and general duty of care in support of the principles of good governance
• Ensuring that relevant information is gathered and provided to the tender committee when required in terms of scheduling, origination and costs
• Determining risks within the Print Production floor and developing mitigation steps.

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Attractive market-related packages and benefits are available to the successful applicants.

Suitable applicants should forward their detailed CVs, including the relevant reference number, to the Recruitment and Retention Consultant on e-mail: careers@sabn.co.za or fax: (012) 521-1421.

Closing date: 11 April 2012

These appointments will be offered in line with the South African Bank Note Company’s employment equity plan.

People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and vetting.

Please note that correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only. If you have not heard from the SABN within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.