# DTP Operator

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Company: Worldwide Positions

Category: Information & Communication Technology

Location: South Africa, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-07-24

Expires: 2026-09-22

## Job Description

A well-established label manufacturing company in Durban is looking for an experienced DTP Operator to join its Prepress Department.

This is a technical prepress role suited to someone with experience preparing accurate, production-ready artwork for the label and packaging industry. The successful candidate will work on a variety of packaging applications for both digital UV inkjet and flexographic printing.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for digital UV inkjet and flexographic printing.Typeset, layout and paginate artwork for:Self-adhesive labelsMulti-page peel and read labelsBooklet labelsShrink sleevesFlexible packagingPrepare digital files for flexographic plate production.Conduct artwork pre-flight checks, proofreading, revisions and quality assurance.Produce contract colour proofs and verify barcodes.Manage artwork approval workflows using Label Traxx Siteline (or similar workflow software).Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure artwork is completed accurately and on schedule.Minimum requirements:
Previous experience in a DTP or prepress role.Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat skills.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.Strong communication and organisational skills.Experience within the label, packaging or commercial print industry is highly advantageous.A qualification in Graphic Design, DTP or Prepress will be advantageous

## Requirements

Diploma

Apply by email: wwp.kristin@visualnet.co.za

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