Driver/Messenger - Office of the MEC

Department of Human Settlements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking an individual to perform messenger functions and manage correspondence. The role requires a Grade 10 certificate or equivalent and a valid driver's licence. Responsibilities include sorting and delivering mail, as well as maintaining the correspondence register. This position is located in Johannesburg and aims to promote equal opportunity for historically disadvantaged groups.

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 10 / NQF Level 03 certificate or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform messenger functions and manage correspondence.
• Collect and distribute mail, documents, and files.
• Record and control the correspondence register.

Skills

Communications Skills

Time Management Skills

Organising Skills

Computer Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Planning Skills

Education

Grade 10 certificate / NQF Level 03

Job description

Requirements

• Grade 10 certificate / NQF Level 03 or equivalent. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. The applicant should possess the following skills: Communications Skills; Time Management Skills; Organising Skills; Computer Skills; Problem Skills; Organising skills and Planning Skills.

Duties

• Perform messenger functions. Sort and arrange correspondences in the registry. Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (Mail, parcels, documents and files). Record and control correspondence register. Sort mails, files, documents and parcels. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed. Collect mail, files, documents and parcels from addressor. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcel to addresses. Ensure that the recipients sign on the delivery book/register. Record contents and physical addresses in the delivery book/register. Perform general office assistant tasks. Make copies, fax and shred documents.

Notes

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions

1. Do you have a Grade 10 / NQF Level 03 certificate or equivalent?
2. Are you in possession of a valid SA drivers license?

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.