Messenger/Driver

Requirements

• A Grade 10 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 3).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Five (5) years driving experience.
• Generic Competencies:
• Communication, ability to read and write Good eyesight.
• Team work.
• Technical Competencies:
• Operation of the equipment.
• Physical inspection of vehicle and interpret instructions for proper use of all control for safe operation of vehicles.
• Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.

Duties

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Transportation of work teams, documents, materials/equipment’s.
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicle and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water).
• Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and report defects.
• Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorisation for the vehicle.

How to apply

For attention:Ms L Motlhala

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Notes from the department

• The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.
• Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted.
• From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents.
• Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date.
• Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.