Permanent Driver/Messenger Vacancies (X7 Posts) at the KwaZulu Natal COGTA

The KwaZulu Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Driver/Messenger Vacancies (X7 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 24th January 2025

POSTS: DRIVER/MESSENGER X7

Salary: R 183 279 Per Annum-Level 4

Centres:

Reference: 102/2024 (tra) – harry gwala district
Reference: 103/2024 (tra) – ethekwini
Reference: 104/2024 (tra) – ugu district
Reference: 105/2024 (tra) – amajuba district
Reference: 106/2024 (tra) – umkhanyakude district
Reference: 107/2024 (tra) – uthukela district
Reference: 108/2024 (tra) – umzinyathi district

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 10 qualification coupled with 7 – 12 months relevant experience and a valid Driver’s License.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must have: –

Knowledge of the procedures to operate a motor vehicle e.g. procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete logbooks of the motor vehicle, to obtain consumables (e.g. petrol) and obtain basic services (e.g. fixing of flat tyre)
Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of the motor vehicle e.g. how and for what purpose can the motor vehicle be utilized, what is the requirement for the storage of the vehicle
Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly,
Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support like registry functions and the making of photocopies, good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills (verbal and written).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to provide driver and messenger duties with the following key responsibilities:

Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items
Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timeously
Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled
Render a clerical support/messenger service in the relevant office.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here

All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.

Applications should be sent to:

The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or HAND DELIVERED TO: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg for the attention of Ms E Perumal.

Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za.