GOVERNMENT POST: DRIVER
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 20 October 2023 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only a completed and signed new Z83 Form,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public
Service and Administration (DPSA) website link:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the required
qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be
submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day
of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being
disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation
report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the
applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA
and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Please
ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late
applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit
separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number
of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.
Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the
advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should,
during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the
filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not
limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the
right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in
the future. Important: DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DALRRD through the
filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and
interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful
candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct
reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted
candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any
other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered
during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered
and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment
will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to
positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate
will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance
agreement with the Department. All applicants are required to declare any
conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with.
DRIVER / MESSENGER REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/646
Directorate: District Office
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Free State (Lejweleputwa / Fezile Dabi District)
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.
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Moalahi Tel No: (057) 357 1734
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X20803, Bloemfontein,
9300 or hand delivered during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street,
Bloemfontein, 9300
NOTE : African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.