{"id":31672,"date":"2026-03-10T16:02:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/pre-press-operator\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T00:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:24:22","slug":"pre-press-operator","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31672","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Press Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tNovus Print Gauteng, a division of Novus Holdings, is currently seeking to appoint a Pre-Press Operator in our Hybrid (Heatset and Coldset) Pre-Press department, the position will be reporting to the Pre-Press Manager. The position requires a willingness to work shifts, public holidays, and the occasional overtime.<\/p>\n<p>Key Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tManagement of the digital workflow process of material received from clients.<br \/>\n\tEffective communication and interaction with clients and with the relevant production departments.<br \/>\n\tEnsure quality standards are adhered to, together with accurate record keeping.<br \/>\n\tPerform troubleshooting and fault finding on Pre-press equipment and machinery.<br \/>\n\tAdhere to all routine operator maintenance procedures on all Pre-press equipment and machinery.<br \/>\n\tDelivery of quality plates on time and in full to the Press department.<br \/>\n\tEnsure seamless workflow planning within the Pre-press department to ensure service delivery to internal and external clients.<br \/>\n\tEnsure adherence to all quality assurance and safety standards.<br \/>\n\tEnsure good housekeeping standards are maintained.<\/p>\n<p>Educational Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tGrade 12<br \/>\n\tMust possess a relevant trade certificate<\/p>\n<p>Experience Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t5 years\u2019 experience in a Pre-press environment and working knowledge of imposition software.<\/p>\n<p>Skills and Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tKnowledge of artwork checks and processing, for the various print production.<br \/>\n\tExperience with working in Acrobat and knowledge of some design software.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of Pre-press workflow processes, (Kodak Workshop, Preps Imposition and InSite software) or (Arkitex Client, Preps and Portal software). Knowledge of both will be to the applicant\u2019s advantage.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of relevant Pre-press quality control measures and procedures.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of a plate processing line and plate chemistry.<br \/>\n\tStrong analysing, technical and problem-solving abilities.<br \/>\n\tMust be detail orientated whilst performing duties under extreme pressures.<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication, interpersonal skills, and time management abilities<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.novus.holdings ) or<\/p>\n<p>novusholdings.erecruit.co<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/novusholdings.erecruit.co","_company_name":"Novus Holdings Ltd","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.novus.holdings","_company_tagline":"Novus Holdings is one of the largest commercial printing and manufacturing operations in South Africa. 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