Reelstand Operator
Listing reference: novho_000018
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Novus Print division has a proud legacy, which includes the highest level of manufacturing excellence, first mover in new technology and solutions-orientated offerings. The team is exceptionally strong and is seasoned in standardisation and optimisation of processes, able to adapt quickly to change and most importantly solid in its culture and values.
Novus Print: Montague Gardens is currently seeking to appoint an individual, with knowledge and experience in an FMCG printing environment to take on the role of a Reelstand Operator to ensure the accurate preparation of reels. The successful candidate will report directly to the Shift Leader in the Press department.
Job description
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• Ensure correct paper size, grammage and check QTMS loaded
• Assist with paper breaks and change over
• Fault finding
• Management of excess paper and prevention of spoilage
• Ensure accurate preparation of reels to maintain desired quality within time tolerance
• Assist on the press when required
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained
• Adherence to safety procedures and operational maintenance
• Assist with paper breaks and change over
• Fault finding
• Management of excess paper and prevention of spoilage
• Ensure accurate preparation of reels to maintain desired quality within time tolerance
• Assist on the press when required
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained
• Adherence to safety procedures and operational maintenance
Minimum requirements
• Matric or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Reelstand Operator
• Exposure to the Press room environment
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Reelstand Operator
• Exposure to the Press room environment
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Provident Fund
Staff Transport (Subject to availibity and routes)
Canteen on site