DRIVER/ MESSENGER

SALARY : R193 359 per annum

CENTRE : National Head Office: Office of the CDC Human Resource Management and Development (Ref: HO 2025/06/02)

Office of the CDC Financial Management Services (CFO) (Ref: HO 2025/06/03)

Office of the CDC Institutional Development Management and Support (Ref: HO 2025/06/04)

Office of the CDC Remand Detention (Ref: HO 2025/06/05)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Three (3) years’ experience in driving. Completion of an advanced driver’s course will be an advantage. Knowledge of the cities in which the functions will be performed. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of the procedures to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge on how to obtain trip authorities, completion of logbooks, obtaining consumables (e.g. petrol) and basic services (e.g. fixing a flat tyre). Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of a motor vehicle e.g. how and for what purposes can the motor vehicle be utilized and what are the requirements for the safe storage of the vehicle. Knowledge of the procedures to follow to ensure that the motor vehicle is properly maintained. Plan and organize. Punctuality. Confidentiality. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal relations. Good communication and listening skills. Knowledge of government regulations relating to transport.

DUTIES : Responsibilities: Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport the Chief Deputy Commissioner and deliver items (mail and documents). 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 office of the Chief Deputy Commissioner. Collect and deliver documents from the post office. Distribute documents in and outside of the department. Keep accurate record of all official trips. Manage assets.

APPLICATION : National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) OR you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Y Naidoo (012) 307 2079/ Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.