Job Description
Novus Print: Montague Gardens is currently seeking applicants for the 2025 apprenticeship programme which will commence in January 2026. Apprenticeships in the following trades (Lithography Press, Electronic Pre-Press, Mechanised Bookbinding, Gravure Press, Sheetfed Press) are available. The programme consists of 36 months of facilitated theoretical and experiential training. This is in preparation of the respective trade tests.
Due Date: 2025/07/30
Ref No: NOV250716-1
Job Title: Apprenticeship
Department: Apprenticeship
Company: Novus Print Montague Gardens
Placement: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Type of Contract: Apprenticeship
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The successful applicants will be contracted with the employer and the FP&M SETA for the duration of the training.
- Phase 1: Complete approximately 3-4 months theoretical training at the academy.
- Phase 2-4: Complete approximately 26-30 months at Novus Print for the core experiential component of the training.
- The three-year apprenticeship consists of core theoretical training with the academy and Printing SA.
- There is no contractual obligation with regards to permanent placement in the respective trade after successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Educational Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Mathematical Literacy with a pass rate of 50% (Please attach matric certificate or latest results)
- A technical foundation would be advantageous
Experience Requirements:
- A technical foundation would be advantageous
- Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in English (all course material is in English).
- Willingness to work shifts.
- Exceptional colour perception.
- A technical interest or demonstrated technical aptitude would be an advantage.
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What started as a small family-run business over a century ago is now a JSE-listed company, and one of the largest printing, publishing and manufacturing operations in Southern Africa.
Our excellent reputation has been built on an unwavering focus on customer service and exceptional quality standards. We adhere to ethical processes and environmentally responsible business practices, as demonstrated by our international accolades.
Novus Holdings services customers in the country, and across sub-Saharan Africa through its print and packaging production of an extensive and diverse range of print and flexible packaging products and solutions, as well as educational content and resources to educators and learners throughout their learning journey.
With a rich history stretching back over a hundred years, Novus Holdings is one of southern Africa’s largest print production and manufacturing operations. Our extensive capability extends from short, medium and long-run requirements of all printed material – magazines, retail inserts, catalogues, books, newspapers, educational materials or security products – as well as packaging in the form of flexible plastic packaging and security products, labels and sustainable paper packaging products – with the addition of jumbo wadding from the Group’s Tissue division.
