Driver / Messenger - Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

POST 31/09: DRIVER / MESSENGER

(REFERENCE: 3/2/1/2023/569)

DUTIES: 

• Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment).
• Collect, distribute and control movement of documents.
• Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. 
• Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition. 
• Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips, daily mileage. 
• Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental / Branch / College or any other component within the Departmental related external parties. 
• Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents. 
• Assist in registry functions. 
• File incoming correspondence and help trace the file. 
• Copy and fax documents.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification and a valid driver’s licence.
• Minimum of 7 months relevant experience.

Job related knowledge:

Knowledge of the city(ies) in which the function will be performed.

Job related skills:

• Organising skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Interpersonal skills and Basic literacy.
• A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team.

ENQUIRIES: Ms ZP Hadebe Tel: (013) 754 8020

SALARY: R171 537 per annum (Level 4)

CENTRE: Directorate: District Office: Mpumalanga (Gert Sibande District)