Typesetter

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Afro Miaki Group Full time
Annual Financial Statements

Integrated Annual Reports

Sustainability Reports

Remuneration Reports

Governance Reports

Results Adverts

Notices

Print ready files

Delivering a product of exceptional quality, within the agreed timelines.

The Typesetter reports to the Traffic Manager.

Customer focus

Provide an accurately typeset document of exceptional quality

Workflow process

Follow correct systems, procedures according to the workflow process on all projects

Highlight areas that should/could be changed or improved upon

Ensure that files are set up correctly and style sheets applied

Perform correct interpretation of the design into the typeset document in conjunction with the designer

Ensure accurate inclusion of content into the typeset document, and correct implementation of authors corrections

Ensure accurate plotting of graphs

Find solutions to potential work-related problems and communicate these proactively to the Traffic Manager

Check own house corrections on work, and are always kept below a maximum of 10% of actual hours spent

Ensure files are saved on the server

People

Provide direction and support to internal production team o Assist with training and mentoring if required

Attend internal meetings as required by the workflow process

Keep the Traffic Manager and Project Manager informed of progress continuously

Administration

Accurate daily recording of time with details worked on projects

Relationships

Build constructive relationships within the team

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver seamless integrated quality products to clients

Responsible for overall quality output of products

Company strategy

Implement & support company initiatives, and maintain and promote company culture

Any other responsibilities delegated by your line manager

Qualifications:

Relevant Typography diploma

Experience

3 to 5 years, experience gained in a similar position (Typesetting Annual Financial Statements and Financial Reports)

Design and finished art experience advantageous

Previous experience gained in an advertising, a large corporate environment or textbook publications house

Some experience in financial reporting essential

Skills and Knowledge

Working knowledge of printing and production processes

Microsoft Office suite

Advanced levels of Mac:
Adobe CC suite, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Demonstrate an awareness of market trends

Maintain a current professional and technical knowledge and skill within area of expertise

Encourage collaboration by sharing knowledge, skills and resources with others

Above average communication skills both verbal and written in English

Has customer focus mindset, and maintains confidentiality

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of company's products and service offering

Competencies

Able to work after hours

Own reliable transport

Strive to exceed expectations, and display a drive for excellence, responsibility and accountability

Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the attitudes, views and priorities of others in the team

Energise others and contribute positively to morale and is a role model to others

Encourage collaboration by sharing knowledge, skills and resources with others

Has customer focus mindset, and maintains confidentiality

Work well under pressure and tight deadlines

Fanatical attention to detail to ensure accuracy

Flexible and agile to adapt quickly to switching between new briefs

Work in an efficient and effective manner by prioritising work demands

Anticipate and resolve issues, or obstacles, which impact timely completion, or the quality of tasks

Identify financial impacts of own, and others, decisions on the business

Problem solving, innovation and continuous improvement

Plan for changing circumstances and possible obstacles which impact timely completion, or the quality, of tasks

Between - 7 Years

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