MESSENGER POST AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively (specifically persons with disabilities and women), will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 25 August 2023 at 16H00
NOTE : 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 and the Z83 form
must be fully completed signed and initialled when submitted as failure to do
so may result in their application being disqualified. With regard to completion
of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of
correspondence and contact details must be fully filled, two questions relating
to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be fully answered.
Page 1 must be initialled, and applicants will not be disqualified if they only sign
page 2. Failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified.
To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well
as to create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding overcrowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should
include the following regarding certification: Please note that applicants are not
required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum
Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements
of certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only
shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents
on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional
information” that candidates who are selected for interviews will be requested
to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to make final
decision. It must be borne in mind that when a document is certified as a true
copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original
presented. Therefore, the certification process does not provide validation of
the authenticity of the original document.
The validation occurs when the documents is verified for authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and
these read with Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel
Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose
of being fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the
above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next
months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the
responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are
evaluated by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on
submission of proof by candidates.
Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Entry
level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory
Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry
Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015; a requirement for
appointment into SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is the successful completion of
the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National
School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the
name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by
following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/.Applications must be submitted as a single document to the
email addresses specified for each senior management position.
Hand
delivered, posted and late applications will NOT be accepted only for SMS
positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a
compulsory technical or competency-based test that forms part of the interview
process. Following the technical exercise and the interview the selection panel
will identify candidates to undergo the generic management competency
assessments and successful candidate to sign a performance agreement and
be subjected to security clearance.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 28/98 : MESSENGER: WORKSHOP REF NO: 2023/330
SALARY : R125 373 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 with relevant messenger experience. A valid
Driver’s License with PDP. Effective communication (verbal and written). Time
management skills. Planning of work processes. The ability to establish and
maintain harmonious working relationship with co-workers, staff and external
clients, and work effectively in a professional team environment. Must be
familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 85 of 1993.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for collect, distribute circulars,
correspondence, packages, files and documents. Collect and deliver mail to
and from Post Office. Collect, sort and distribute mail to line functionaries and
relevant officials within the Department and to external clients. Collect,
distribute mail to and from other Departments/ External clients and receive
signatures from recipients. Ensure all mails/ documents/ parcels are collected
from Registry as per schedule. It will be expected of the incumbent to do a lot
of walking. The incumbent should be reliable, self-discipline and must have
sense of ownership. Attend to admin duties as requested by the supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Stephens Tel No: (021) 402 2334/ Mr M Gazi Tel No: (021) 402 2185
APPLICATIONS : Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department
of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000 Or Hand Deliver at
Ground floor, Customs House, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town.
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FOR ATTENTION : Ms. C Rossouw