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ABOUT GPW

The GPW is a South African security printing specialist that deals with the printing of passports, visas, birth certi ½ cates, smartcard identity documents and examination materials, as well as government stationery and publications, such as tender bulletins and Government Gazettes.

Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, the GPW boasts a rich history spanning 125 years, during which it has adhered to the overall goal of security printing, that is, to prevent forgery, counterfeiting and tampering that could lead to fraud and identity theft.

It has done this by continuously updating its technical security printing methods and today boasts a state-of-the-art facility that has been benchmarked internationally and is widely divergent from its humble beginnings.

The GPW operates as a self-funded business within the regulated parameters of National Treasury.

Vision and mission The market for security printed matter is constantly growing, due to the need for modern security documents that incorporate biometric features. Today, the GPW is well positioned to bene ½ t from these developments both within South Africa and further a ½ eld across the African continent.

In line with this, the organisation developed its vision and mission and its business behaviour is governed within these parameters.

Vision:

To consolidate its position as the state’s mandated security printer, while extending its reach into southern Africa’s public sectors.

Mission:

To provide cost effective, reliable and timeous services to all spheres of government in printing; To deliver equitable information to the public; and To disseminate government information through technology, innovation and service excellence.

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