Driver / Messenger

Position Summary

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification and a valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum of 7 months relevant experience.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city(ies) in which the function will be performed.
• Job related skills: Organising skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal), Interpersonal skills and Basic literacy. A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Duties:

• Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment).
• Collect, distribute and control movement of documents.
• Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
• Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition.
• Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
• Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips, daily mileage.
• Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental / Branch or any other component within the Departmental related external parties.
• Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents.
• Assist in registry functions. File incoming correspondence and help trace the file.
• Copy and fax documents.

Enquiries

• Ms NO Ngcaba Tel No: (043) 783 1400

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X 9086, East London, 5201 or hand delivered during office hours to: 1A Waverley Office Park, 31 – 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London 5206.

Download Z83 Application form

Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department). Applicants are requested to use the new application form as failure to do so will result in their application being disqualified. The Z83 form must be signed when submitted.

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Closing date

25 November 2022 at 16:00