Department Public Works and Infrastructure: Messenger Driver Role
Apply now for the permanent position of Messenger Driver at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Minimum requirements include a Grade 10 education. Don’t miss the opportunity, closing date is October 27, 2023.
MESSENGER DRIVER
Closing Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
DETAILS
Reference Number DPWI 15/10/2023
Department Public Works and Infrastructure
Job Title MESSENGER DRIVER: LOGISTICS & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Job Type Classification Permanent
Directorate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Chief Directorate NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO
Programme Name PROGRAMME 1
Salary Level 3
Experience 1 years
Remuneration R147 036.00
City / Town
GQEBERHA
Minimum – Competencies
Public Service Regulations, organizational policies and procedures. Problem solving skills, Communication skills both written and verbal, flexibility, client orientation and customer focus.
Requirements
Grade 10 with seven to twelve months’ experience in driver/messenger services. Valid Code 10 driver’s licence and valid PDP.
Duties
Provide transport services: Fill in log sheets before and after trips. Receive work instructions and respond. Receive and record documents. Transport goods and service. Load and dispatch items. Transport officials from point A to point B and re-collect. Render vehicle Maintenance functions: Check and verify the vehicle condition. Check fuel, water and oil levels. Check lights, windscreen, wipers, hooter, tyre condition and check vehicle license. Check dates for vehicle service and report. Check vehicle defects, dents and report/ routine inspection on visible defects around exterior of the vehicle. Monitor the utilization of vehicles in the absence of Transport Clerk. Attend to special requests. Recording of operations of the vehicles. The periodic checks on vehicle maintenance standards. Ensure the safekeeping of vehicles. Render clerical support services in the office: Copy and fax documents. Render messenger services: Collect and deliver mail to/from the Post Office and other postal/courier services. Collect, sort and distribute mail and documents from the various Departments/ components. Collect and deliver urgent documentation for priority distribution. Distribute internal, departmental and national circulars. Prepare packages/parcels for dispatch by the courier or postal service. Record and sign off the register for correspondence delivered and collected. Willingness to work extra hours.
Enquiries: Can be directed to Ms A. Meyer at 041 390 9032/ Ms C. Bermoskie at 041 390 9026 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
More Information
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. Employment Equity Targets of the recruiting department will be adhered to (you can be as specific as you would like). For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. (SMS pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to appointment).
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
APPLICANTS ARE URGED TO USE THE E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEM