Typesetter/DTP Operator

Remuneration:	negotiable
Location:	Johannesburg, Cape Town
Remote work:	Only remote work
Education level:	Diploma
Job level:	Mid
Type:	Contract
Reference:	#LIBRI015
Company:	LIBRICOM

Job description
The role responsibilities will include, but not limited to:-

• Setting up style sheets from raw design files for typesetting and proofing purposes.
• Setting up of different sections of corporate publications, specifically integrated, sustainability and annual reports.
• Typesetting of copy received from client into style sheet and design layout as indicated by designers 
• Apply authors corrections and run proofs on time within tight turn-around times with 100% accuracy
• Plot graphs and make changes to graphs
• Maintain a filing system of layouts and other related documents, and assist in the coordination of inter-departmental work flow
• Do all finished art to make files print ready.
• Find solutions to potential work-related problems and communicate these proactively to the Project Manager.
• Follow correct systems and procedures according to the workflow process on all projects.
• Accurate daily recording of time with details worked on projects
• Build constructive relationships within the team and across the business.
• Implement any company initiatives and maintain and promote company culture.

The successful applicant
In order to be shortlisted for this vacancy, the successful candidate must have the following skills and competencies, but not limited to:-

• Related DTP qualification and/or apprenticeship
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe creative suite, especially Indesign
• Integrated/sustainability/annual reporting and stakeholder communication experience, with demonstrable experience in long-form layouts (documents in excess of 100 pages)
• Accurate time management skills for on-time delivery of proofs
• Ability to apply internal quality control to style and technical issues
• Ability to liaise and work very closely with designers to accomplish the required end results based on initial design concepts
• Minimum of 5 years experience in setting integrated / sustainability /annual reports. This is non-negotiable and applicants should be able to demonstrate that. 
• Working knowledge of print and production processes
• Advanced level PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours, when needed and at short notice
• Abililty to work from home, including own computer setup and WiFi

If you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out, please send us your detailed CV with to moc.mocirbil@sboj with the subject line stating:  DTP operator/typesetter

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role will be contacted for an interview. If you do not get a response within 10 days, please consider your application for this specific role unsuccessful.

Company Description

Libricom offers a wide range of stakeholder communication services, which include content advisory, writing, production and design of integrated reports, accompanying annual financial statements and sustainability reports, financial advertising, analysts’ presentations, investor road shows, other related stakeholder media as well as a variety of internal client communications. We are also equipped to deliver all the necessary digital services that may be required. Libricom also delivers brand and communication services to clients across a wide spectrum of industries.

Posted on 19 Jun 09:36, Closing date 18 Aug