Senior Lithography Web Offset Printer
Listing reference: novho_000072
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 October 2026
Position summary
Brand: Novus Holdings
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Novus Print: Montague Gardens is currently seeking to permanently appoint an individual, with knowledge and experience in an FMCG printing environment to take on the role of a Senior Lithography Web Offset Printer. The successful candidate will report directly to the Shift Leader in the Press department.
Job description
• To check and report defects spotted during initial start of production cycles of both printing and binding
• Analyse, coordinate, and organize Press Web Offset operations and procedures to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of all Press Web Offset commitments
• Establish and maintain contingency plans in cases where machine/safety operations or deadlines may be in jeopardy
• Evaluate Press Web Offset production, revise procedures, recommend procedure changes and continuously review established procedures to improve efficiency of workflow, safety and equipment reliability
• Oversee the quality control, quality assurance and waste control functions
• Ensure physical plant cleanliness is maintained at all times within the Press Web Offset and warehouse area
• Ensure inventory of consumable products and critical spare parts are maintained at sufficient levels at all times to prevent interruptions in production or services
• Ensure Press Web Offset compliance at all times with all company programs, policies and procedures
• Assist assigned personnel in the completion of necessary work as needed
• Analyse, coordinate, and organize Press Web Offset operations and procedures to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of all Press Web Offset commitments
• Establish and maintain contingency plans in cases where machine/safety operations or deadlines may be in jeopardy
• Evaluate Press Web Offset production, revise procedures, recommend procedure changes and continuously review established procedures to improve efficiency of workflow, safety and equipment reliability
• Oversee the quality control, quality assurance and waste control functions
• Ensure physical plant cleanliness is maintained at all times within the Press Web Offset and warehouse area
• Ensure inventory of consumable products and critical spare parts are maintained at sufficient levels at all times to prevent interruptions in production or services
• Ensure Press Web Offset compliance at all times with all company programs, policies and procedures
• Assist assigned personnel in the completion of necessary work as needed
Minimum requirements
• A relevant Printing qualification or a trade qualification in Rotary Web-Offset
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience and expertise in a press web offset environment
• At least 2 years’ experience in a same or similar role
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience and expertise in a press web offset environment
• At least 2 years’ experience in a same or similar role