DRIVER/MESSENGER VACANCIES (X3 POSTS) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DHET)

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Driver/Messenger Vacancies (X3 Posts). The closing date for applications are the 23rd December 2024

POSTS: DRIVER/MESSENGERS X3

Salary: R183 279 per annum (level 04)
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

An appropriate national senior certificate/grade 12 certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4 certificate.
A valid driver’s license is essential.
Previous experience within the office of the Minister or Deputy Minister will be an added advantage.
7 – 12 months experience rendering driving and messenger services.
Knowledge of the places in which the function will be performed.
Knowledge to capture forms on the database.
Knowledge to compile Logbooks. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Good interpersonal relations, administration, and communication skills.
Good computer literacy. Good filing and recordkeeping.

DUTIES:

Driving motor vehicle to deliver documents and transporting passengers.
Collect and deliver confidential documents in accordance with the delivery slip.
Perform external collection and delivery of confidential documents and related items.
Collect and deliver mail and related items to and from the Post Office.
Deliver and collect employees to and from identified destinations.
Ensure that the allocated fleet is maintained, daily vehicle inspection undertaken to ensure that cars are roadworthy before taking and drop off.
Report incident and accidents timeously and submit vehicle report of any defects to the supervisor.

APPLICATIONS:

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and following the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s licence, and any other document (where is required).

A fully completed and signed (electronic signature) Z83 form will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment.

One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/

The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, disability) in the organisation. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all DHET posts”.