DRIVER / MESSENGER

Job Overview

The Department requires a Driver / Messenger based in Cape Town, Western Cape, offering a salary of R201 093 per annum (Level 04). Responsibilities include driving vehicles to transport passengers and goods, performing vehicle inspections and maintenance, maintaining logbooks, and assisting with registry duties such as filing and document control. Minimum requirements include a Grade 10 Certificate or ABET qualification, a valid driver's licence, and local city knowledge. Applications can be hand-delivered or emailed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification
• A valid driver's licence
• Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed
• Organising skills
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills
• Interpersonal relations and basic literacy
• A reliable and creative individual prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 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

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