Driver/Messenger: Admin Support Services

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Driver/Messenger in Admin Support Services with the Eastern Cape Department Of Human Settlements, offering a remuneration of R201 093.00 per annum at Level 4. The position involves providing essential transport, administrative, and messenger support services to ensure the efficient operation of the department. **What you will do** * Render transport and driving services, including ferrying employees and transporting materials and equipment to various destinations. * Apply road safety and precautionary measures during all transport activities. * Complete logbooks and trip sheets, conduct basic vehicle checks, and report any faults. * Provide transport administrative services, close daily and weekly kilometre readings, and facilitate the recording of readings. * Complete vehicle logbook and trip authorisations, and consolidate monthly vehicle returns. * Load and offload goods/equipment, and submit accident reports when necessary. * Conduct maintenance of motor vehicles, inspect them for defects, and log calls to Government Motor Financial Services (GFMS) for service, repairs, and maintenance. * Clean and lubricate machinery equipment, and book vehicles for washing and cleaning. * Render clerical support and messenger duties, such as sorting, arranging, collecting, distributing, and circulating correspondence. * Record and control correspondence, ensuring recipients sign on the delivery book/register. * Ensure the safekeeping of logbooks, petrol cards, and trip authorisations. * Deliver documents between head office, sister departments, and other institutions. * Ascertain that parcels and files are properly sealed and addressed. * Maintain confidentiality of government information and prevent damage, loss, or unauthorised access during transportation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum - Competencies:** * Knowledge of Road traffic laws and regulations * Government transport policies and procedures * Geographical knowledge * Vehicle maintenance and safety * Document handling and records management * Good communication skills * Confidentiality and ethical conduct * Physical fitness and alertness * Customer service * Time management * **Requirements:** * NQF level 2 as recognised by SAQA with no experience. * Valid drivers’ licence with PDP. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for individuals with an NQF level 2 qualification as recognised by SAQA and no prior experience. Applicants must possess a valid driver's licence with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP). Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong knowledge of road traffic laws, government transport policies, geographical areas, and vehicle maintenance. Essential qualities include good communication skills, confidentiality, ethical conduct, physical fitness, alertness, customer service orientation, and effective time management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/driver-messenger-admin-support-services-eastern-cape-department-of-human-settlements Source: myjobmag

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