Government Printing Works 2026 Clerk Vacancies

Government Printing Works invites applications for Administration Clerk and Production Clerk positions in Pretoria, Gauteng. Three posts are available across the two occupations, each offering a salary of R237 453 per annum.

These entry-level government employment opportunities require a Grade 12 certificate, with no previous work experience required. Applicants must meet the additional requirements for their selected position and be able to obtain a positive security clearance. Applications close on 17 November 2026.

Quick Key Details

Available Positions and Minimum Requirements

1. Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services

Reference: GPW 26/030
Directorate: Security Printing
Number of posts: One
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng

Applicants must have:

• A Grade 12 certificate.
• An understanding of relevant public service administration frameworks.
• An understanding of GPW policies, security printing procedures and internal administrative prescripts.
• The ability to obtain a positive security clearance.

No previous experience is required.

2. Production Clerk: Image Enhancement

Reference: GPW 26/029
Directorate: High Security Printing
Number of posts: Two
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng

Applicants must have:

• A Grade 12 certificate.
• Knowledge of relevant processes and equipment.
• The ability to obtain a positive security clearance.

No previous experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services

The successful candidate will:

• Assist the Chief Clerk with production activities and support workflow within the security printing environment.
• Liaise with design, press, printing, finishing and other relevant units.
• Monitor material usage and initiate reordering when required.
• Maintain organised inventory information.
• Update production records, including job specifications, client requirements, production schedules and stock levels.
• Distribute printed documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate deliveries with courier or transport service providers.
• Track dispatched materials and assist with delivery delays or problems.
• Compile statistics and contribute to daily, weekly or monthly reports.
• Support the availability of materials needed for continuous production.

Production Clerk: Image Enhancement

Successful candidates will:

• Receive and enhance images and signatures using software tools.
• Adjust image colour, brightness and contrast and remove blemishes.
• Organise, name, store and retrieve image files.
• Keep informed about technologies relevant to image enhancement.
• Work with the production team to meet deadlines and required ICAO quality standards.
• Monitor workload and prepare production sheets or work tickets.
• Clean and maintain machinery and equipment according to prescribed requirements.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and reduce workplace safety risks.
• Support the development, review and implementation of production procedures.

Required Documents

Applicants must initially submit:

• A completed, initialled and signed new Z83 application form.
• A comprehensive CV.

For online applications:

• Combine the Z83 and CV into one PDF attachment.
• Observe the 2MB attachment limit.
• Do not submit photographs, screenshots, ZIP files, IMG or JPEG documents.
• Clearly identify the correct position and reference number.

Certified qualifications and other supporting documents are required only from shortlisted candidates when requested.

Applicants applying for both occupations must submit a separate Z83 and CV for each position.

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How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online or by hand delivery, following the official instructions.

Online Applications

Open the official Government Printing Works advert:

View the Official Advert and Access the Application Links

Select the hyperlink beneath the relevant position:

• Administration Clerk: Select GPW 26/030 under Post 39/53.
• Production Clerk: Image Enhancement: Select GPW 26/029 under Post 39/52.

Download and open the PDF if its embedded links do not respond in your browser. Follow the instructions associated with your selected post.

Hand Delivery

Deliver applications to:

Government Printing Works
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria

Clearly indicate the position title and its reference number.

Applications for different positions must be prepared and submitted separately. Faxed applications are not accepted.

Closing Date

17 November 2026

• Hand delivery closes at 16:00.
• Online applications close at 23:59.

Late applications and applications that do not follow the prescribed instructions will not be considered.

Enquiries

Administration Clerk

Mr T Khumalo
Telephone: 012 748 6329

Production Clerk: Image Enhancement

Mr Frikkie Nagel
Telephone: 012 748 6109

General Recruitment Enquiries

Human Resources: 012 748 6297 / 012 748 6277

Selection and Employment Equity

Government Printing Works is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo the prescribed assessments. Suitable candidates may also undergo personnel suitability checks covering criminal records, citizenship, credit records, qualifications and employment history.

Applicants who have not received a response within eight weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The department reserves the right not to make appointments.

Sources and References

Official source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, Annexure G: Government Printing Works.

• Post 39/52: Production Clerk: Image Enhancement, reference GPW 26/029.
• Post 39/53: Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services, reference GPW 26/030.

Download the Official Government Printing Works Advert

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