Who We Are
Printing People Africa are a specialist recruitment business dedicated exclusively to the print, packaging and graphic communications industries. With more than 50 years of combined industry experience, we understand this industry from the inside. We know the people, the technologies and the businesses because we've spent our careers working in them.
Why We Exist
Printing People Africa was born from conversations with the industry.
Employers told us they were struggling to find experienced people with the right skills, while talented professionals were looking for new opportunities and career progression.
We recognised the need for a specialist recruitment business that truly understands both sides of the printing, packaging and graphic communications industries. That's why Printing People Africa was created to connect exceptional people with exceptional companies.
Why We Are Different
Our experience comes from inside the printing industry, not from the recruitment industry. We have worked alongside many of the world's leading printing equipment manufacturers, suppliers and printing companies, building relationships across every sector of the business. That means we understand the difference between offset, digital inkjet, flexographic, gravure, screen printing, labels, packaging, commercial print, finishing and workflow. More importantly, we understand the people behind those technologies. Our aim is simple, to connect the right people with the right companies.
Our Philosophy
South Africa's print, packaging and graphic communications industry is recognised around the world for its innovation, quality and technical expertise. We believe the future of our industry depends on talented people and forward thinking companies working together. Our mission is to strengthen the industry by connecting experienced professionals with exceptional employers, helping businesses grow, supporting rewarding careers and contributing to the long term success of an industry we are proud to serve.
Who We Recruit
Printing People Africa specialises exclusively in the print, packaging and graphic communications industries. Our focus is on experienced professionals whose careers have been built within the industry. We recruit for specialist positions where industry knowledge and technical understanding are essential.
Typical positions include:
Production: Offset Press Operators, Digital Press Operators, Digital Inkjet Operators, Flexographic Press Operators, Gravure Press Operators, Screen Printing Specialists, Label Press Operators, Corrugated Production Specialists, Flexible Packaging Specialists, Folding Carton Specialists, Finishing Operators, Die Cutting Specialists, Folding and Gluing Operators, Guillotine Operators and Bindery Specialists.
Technical: Service Engineers, Installation Engineers, Technical Support Engineers, Colour Management Specialists, Workflow Specialists and Pre Press Professionals.
Commercial: Sales Executives, Key Account Managers and Technical Sales Professionals.
Leadership: Production Managers, Operations Managers, Plant Managers, General Managers and Managing Directors.
Our Recruitment Focus
Printing People Africa is a specialist recruitment company dedicated exclusively to the printing, packaging and graphic communications industries.
We recruit experienced professionals from the pressroom to the boardroom, including production, prepress, engineering, customer service, estimating, sales, administration, finance, management and executive leadership.
To provide the highest level of service to both employers and candidates, we focus on permanent and career based opportunities within our specialist industries.
We do not recruit for temporary staff, daily labour or general non specialist positions. Our focus is on placing experienced professionals in long term career opportunities that require industry knowledge, technical expertise or specialist skills.
If you are looking for temporary labour or recruitment services outside this specialist focus, we may not be the right agency for your needs. We sincerely wish you every success in finding the right opportunity.
Meet the Team
Printing People Africa is built on decades of real industry experience. Throughout our careers we've worked with leading global companies in senior sales, marketing, communications and executive leadership roles. Today we're using that experience, together with an extensive industry network, to help connect talented people with exceptional opportunities across South Africa.
Jean Lloyd
Jean has built an extensive career in Sales, Marketing, media, communications and business development, working globally with companies throughout the printing and packaging industry.
Her strength lies in building relationships, understanding people's needs and creating meaningful connections that help businesses grow.
Phil Walsh
Phil has spent more than 40 years working in the printing industry, from the production floor through to international sales and business leadership. During that time he has worked with printers, converters and manufacturers across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, building relationships and gaining a deep understanding of the people who make this industry successful.