Driver / Messenger

Overview

Drive vehicles to transport passengers and deliver documents for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Pietermaritzburg.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification and a valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed.
• Job related skills: Organising, Good communication (written and verbal), Interpersonal relations 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.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post218@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms NP Mazibuko Tel No: (033) 341 2679

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. PUBLIC To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS