Website Novus Holdings
Novus Holdings, previously known as the Paarl Media Group, is one of the largest commercial printing and manufacturing operations in South Africa. With headquarters in Cape Town and a national footprint, the Group creates value for its stakeholders by converting raw materials and applying print and manufacturing techniques to an increasingly diversified range of paper-based utility products.
Job Description
- Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a competent individual with knowledge and experience within an FMCG printing environment to take on the role of General Assistant within the Bindery department. The successful incumbents will report to the Shift Leader.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting the journeyman in the Bindery in setting up of Bindery machines
- Performing change overs and make-ready
- Feeding of Binding machines
- Gathering and packing of printed material
- Maintaining safe occupational health and safety standards
- Ad-hoc tasks include general housekeeping and assistance with maintenance in the Bindery
Educational Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- 1-2 years’ experience in a FMCG bindery environment
- Folding & Guillotine skills advantageous
- Forklift License advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have technical aptitude and interest in the Printing Industry
- Show initiative to improve the work environment
- Safety consciousness
- Flexibility to work shifts and long hours
- Be physically fit for the working environment
- Computer literacy on this level would be an advantage
- Excellent time and attendance
