DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: DRIVER/MESSENGER VACANCY X2

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATIONS : Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as
indicated below: – Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private
Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PN Mkhize
CLOSING DATE : 07 July 2023

NOTE : Reference is made to DPSA Circular No. 05 of 2022. The content of this circular
must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants.
Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must
indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a
new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection
committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information
provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by
applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the
declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public
Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae.

NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date
of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Under no
circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. The
Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is
committed to empowering people with disability. Appointment is subject to a
positive outcome obtained from State Security on the following checks
(Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records,
credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to
signing of the employment contract and annual performance agreement. The
successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance,
competency-based assessment, technical assessment, and to disclose
financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts.

SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) is a prerequisite for appointment for all SMS posts using
the link https:/www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
Candidates will be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant
measures that apply to employment in the Public Service. Failure to comply
with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the
applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date
must accept that his / her application was not successful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 21/697 : DRIVER/MESSENGER REF NO: DSD01/03/2023OCEAN; DSD02/03/2023UMLAZI (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Oceanview Child and Youth Care Centre and UMlazi Child and Youth Care Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Grade 10, 7-12 months experience in driving. Knowledge:-
Knowledge of the procedure to operate the motor vehicle e.g. procedures to
obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks of the motor vehicle, to obtain
consumables (e.g petrol) and obtain basic services ( e.g. fixing flat tyre);
Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of the motor vehicle e.g.
how and for what purpose can the motor vehicle be utilized, what is the
requirements for the storage of the vehicle; knowledge of the procedures to
ensure that the motor vehicle is maintain properly; Knowledge of the
procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support
functions like registry functions and the making of photocopies; knowledge of
the Cities in which the functions will be performed. Skills: Language; Writing;
Computer Literacy; Driving; Communications; Interpersonal; Planning;
Organizing.

DUTIES : Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other
items (mail and documents) Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle
and report defects timely; complete all the required and prescribed records and
logs books with regards to the vehicle and goods handled. Render a clerical
support/ messenger service in the office.

ENQUIRIES : Ms NSA Ngcemu Tel No: (031) 468 5415

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: DRIVER/MESSENGER VACANCY X2