DTP Operator - Flexographic Printing

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003658/SC

Date posted:

Friday, July 24, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

23 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

North Durban. A well-established company specialising in FMCG, cosmetics and pharmaceutical packaging and labels is looking for an experienced DTP Operator to join their team. If you have at least 5 years' experience in a flexographic printing environment and are confident preparing artwork and setting up flexographic plates, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading print business.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare production-ready artwork for digital UV inkjet and flexographic printing

Typeset, layout and paginate artwork for self-adhesive labels, Peel and Read labels, booklet labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging

Prepare digital files for flexographic plate production
Perform artwork pre-flight checks, proofing, revisions and quality assurance
Produce contract colour proofs and verify barcodes
Manage artwork approval workflows using Label Traxx Siteline
Liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure artwork is accurate and delivered on schedule

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a DTP or Prepress role within the flexographic printing industry
Proven experience preparing files for flexographic plate production
Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication and organisational skills
Experience within the label, packaging or commercial print industry is advantageous
Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, DTP or Prepress will be advantageous

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