About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated and reliable Messenger/Driver to join their team in the Ehlanzeni District. This role is vital to ensuring smooth communication and efficient delivery of documents within the government sector. By facilitating the movement of important correspondence and materials, you will play a crucial part in supporting public service operations that benefit communities across South Africa.
Located in the scenic Ehlanzeni District, this position not only offers a chance to serve the community but also to develop vital skills in the public service arena. As a Messenger/Driver, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of managing deliveries and assist in various office tasks, ensuring that all operations run seamlessly. Your work will contribute to the overall efficiency of the department, allowing for a more responsive and effective public service.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is committed to promoting good governance, enhancing the quality of public services, and ensuring that government functions effectively for the benefit of all South Africans. This department plays a fundamental role in shaping policies that improve service delivery, making every position within it significant for national development. Working here means being part of a mission that directly impacts the lives of citizens, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Perform general messenger and delivery services for documents and parcels
- Sort and arrange correspondence in the registry for easy access
- Collect submissions and documents from various offices as required
- Record outgoing documents in the delivery book for tracking
- Ensure all items collected are sealed and correctly addressed
- Deliver mail, files, and documents to the designated recipients
- Facilitate deliveries between offices and ensure recipients acknowledge receipt
- Assist with general office tasks including copying, faxing, and shredding documents
- Provide auxiliary administrative support as needed
- Support registry and office security activities
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 10 certificate or Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- A valid driver’s license
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
- Good planning and time management abilities
- Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A reliable work ethic, demonstrating trustworthiness and punctuality
- A positive attitude and willingness to adapt to office requirements
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Grade 10 certificate or Grade 12 (NQF Level 4), with no experience.A drivers licence.
Knowledge, Skill and Competencies: Effective communication (verbal and written); interpersonal relations; planning of work processes; time management.
Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint,).
Hard working; trustworthy; punctuality; accuracy; polite; helpful.
Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.
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Job Duties
Perform general messenger and delivery services.Sort and arrange correspondences in the registry.
Collect submissions and other documents from the assigned office.
Ensure that documents to be delivered are recorded on the outgoing book.
Sort mail, files, documents and parcels.
Render delivery services.
Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed.
Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addressees.
Deliver submissions between offices.
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.
Render auxiliary administrative support as required.
Support the security profile of the office.
Support registry related activities.
Support operator related activities.
