Driver/Messenger Post at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development

DEADLINE: 15 September 2023

Driver/Messenger Post at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development

• POST: DRIVER/MESSENGER
• (REFERENCE: 3/2/1/2023/569)
• SALARY: R171 537 per annum (Level 4)
• CENTRE: Directorate: District Office: Mpumalanga (Gert Sibande District)

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 / College 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 ZP Hadebe Tel: (013) 754 8020

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X11305, Mbombela, 1200 or hand delivered during office hours to: 17 Van Rensburg Street, Bateleur Office Park, 7th floor Block E, Mbombela, 1200

NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Directions to candidates

• Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
• Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
• Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
• It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.

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