Chief Photolithographer

Key Outputs

• Policies, procedures and objectives implemented 
• Performance appraisals conducted 
• Reports developed 
• Training delivered 
• Instruments and equipment maintained 
• Materials and supplies monitored and sourced 
• Incoming jobs reviewed and tasks delegated 

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Provides leadership through example and the sharing of knowledge and skills
• Ensures the implementation of objectives and assesses results
• Delegates tasks to employees and monitors progress 
• Ensures employees comply with policies and procedures of the Unit
• Conducts performance appraisals in accordance with established guidelines
• Prepares reports on the progress of activities in the Unit 
• Monitors the stock of materials and supplies used by the Unit and makes requisition for replenishment as is required 
• Liaises with suppliers regarding the sourcing of materials and supplies
• Maintains a record of attendance of members of the Unit 
• Assists with the selection of staff

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Undertakes the execution of complex jobs. 
• Reviews incoming jobs to determine the type of process and the level and nature of preparation required before assigning work. 
• Reviews and coordinates the printing of approved documents form digital files. 
• Checks finished jobs for completeness, quality and accuracy and prepares costing if necessary. 
• Ensures instruments and equipment are properly maintained and undertakes minor repairs as necessary or recommends major repairs, replacement or procurement. 
• Assists with the design and delivery of training programmes for staff in the unit. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Keeps abreast with trends and changes in the discipline and recommends changes where appropriate 
• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Manager Performance Indicators 
• Policies and procedures are documented and implemented in a timely manner 
• Objectives are clearly defined so that there is a significant reduction of rework
• Work programmes are designed to achieve corporate objectives
• Staff is effective and efficient 
• Reports are complete, accurate and submitted on time 
• Performance appraisals submitted as agreed with the appropriate recommendations 
• Equipment and instruments are maintained to reduce significantly down time
• Materials and supplies are consistently at adequate level 
• Standard of accuracy and quality is consistently maintained 
• High quality prints and photographic reproductions are produced

Required Competences

The job-holder should be able to demonstrate: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to communicate at all levels 
• Good planning and organising skills 
• Excellent knowledge of lithography and high professional competence in the operation of related machines and equipment
• Excellent knowledge of photography and photographic reproduction processes and high professional competence in the operation of related instruments and equipment. 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Technologist Diploma in Aerial Survey Photography from an Earth Sciences institution 
• Specialized training in photolithography and photography 
• At least three (3) years experience in a related position 
• Certificate in Supervisory Management 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Exposure to corrosive chemicals, fumes, heat and other unhealthy conditions associated with the reprographic processes 
• Long periods of standing 
• Visual fatigue 

Resources Managed

• Digital plotters, scanners, photographic machines and equipment Database 
• Chemicals and materials 
• Aerial photographic library and maps 

Authority to:

• Deploy staff 
• Recommend leave 
• Recommend training 
• Source and request materials 

We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.