DRIVER/ MESSENGER

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 194,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is hiring a Driver/Messenger in Germiston. The successful candidate will transport passengers and deliver items, maintain the vehicle, and provide clerical support. Candidates with Grade 10 and a valid Code 8 driver’s license are encouraged to apply for this pivotal role, with an attractive annual package.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or 7-12 months relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8).

Responsibilities

• Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers.
• Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle.
• Provide clerical support in the relevant office.

Skills

Knowledge of cities

Vehicle maintenance procedures

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

DRIVER/ MESSENGER

• Reference Number : REFS/022924
• Directorate : Facilities Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R193 359.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 10- or 7-12 months relevant experience. Valid driver’s license (code 8). COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the cities in which functions will be performed. Knowledge of the procedures to operate the motor vehicle e.g. procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete the logbook of a motor vehicle, to obtain consumables (e.g. petrol) and obtain basic services (e.g. fixing a tyre). Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of the motor vehicle e.g. how and for what purposes can the motor vehicle be utilized, what are the requirements for the storage of the vehicle. Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly.

Duties :

• Drive light and medium motor vehicle 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 logbooks regarding the vehicle and the goods handled. Render a clerical support/ messenger service in the relevant office. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Department. Copy and fax documents. Assist in the registry.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 10- or 7-12 months relevant experience?

Do you have a valid Code 8 driver’s license?

Do you have knowledge of the cities in which functions will be performed?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.