JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Rwanda Printery Company (RPC) Limited is a State Owned company, subsidiary of Agaciro Development Fund, the Rwanda Sovereign Wealth Fund. RPC Ltd wishes to recruit capable candidates to fill vacant position. The details of these posts are hereunder.
Head of Press
Job Descriptions
The Head of Press should supervise and give guidance to staff while performing following activities:
- Review job orders to determine any special printing instructions, stock specifications, colors or quantities to be printed.
- Collect random samples and inspect them during print runs to determine if any adjustments need to be made and make adjustments as needed.
- Fill ink fountains and purchase or mix inks throughout the week as needed. Adjust flow rates of ink fountains to achieve the desired flow amount for each press run.
- Start presses and check proofs for ink alignment, registration, density and coverage. Make adjustments as needed.
- Load paper onto presses, making adjustments when necessary, to accommodate various paper sizes. Adjust printing plate tolerances to meet the desired parameters for each press run.
- Clean printing unit cylinders, plates and ink fountains at the completion of each press run.
- Monitor and respond to error, alert or fault messages on automated press operation systems; make minor repairs to oil presses and other equipment as needed using hand tools.
- Feed paper through press cylinders, adjusting tension and feed controls as needed.
- Report on daily, weekly and monthly production activities.
- Job holder must have a Bachelor’s degree in Printing, Electro-mechanics, electronic media or related field.
Skills and competences
- More than 5 years as head of press
- Specialized in electronics
- Fluent in English or French is an advantage
- Should have knowledge in operating machines
Note: Maximum Age: 45
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications and attach the below documents (all as a single PDF document) via email info@rpc.rw and copy to emmyhabineza@gmail.com and fannyvito5@gmail.com
- A motivation letter addressed to CEO explaining your suitability for the position,
- Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
- Copies of degree certificates and other professional certificates
- Copy of National Identity Card.
- All documents must be in one PDF file
Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.rpc.rw
Note: The closing date for submission of applications is 22nd June 2023 at 5pm; no late applications will be accepted. However, the shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.
