Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Driver/Messenger (Ref No: 3/2/1/2023/069)

Closing Date: 17 February 2023 at 16:00

Salary: R151,884 per annum (Level 04)

Location: Western Cape (Cape Town)

Requirements:

Grade 10 Certificate/Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification
Valid Code 8 Driver’s license
Minimum of 7 months relevant experience
Knowledge of the city(ies) where the function will be performed
Organizing skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Basic literacy
Reliable and creative individual who can work under pressure and as part of a team

Duties:

Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mails, documents, office equipment)
Collect, distribute, and control movement of documents
Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely
Perform daily trip and post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is in the best condition
Complete all required and prescribed records and logbooks

Application:

Submit a completed and signed Z83 Form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or DPSA website) and a detailed curriculum vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications, and a driver’s license (if necessary) will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the interview date. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Prior to appointment, the candidate must complete the Nyukela Program: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services (endorsed by DPSA) and submit proof thereof.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and a generic managerial competency assessment.
Late applications will not be considered.
No acknowledgment of applications will be made due to the large number of applications expected.
The department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.

Notes:

DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and aims to promote representivity.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time determined by the department.
All shortlisted candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks and security vetting. Reference checks, including social media profiles, may also be conducted.
Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or other allegations or investigations against them.
The successful candidate must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose any memberships of boards and directorships they may be associated with.
If not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.