The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened an opportunity for a Driver/Messenger in the Eastern Cape. The position is based in King Williams Town and offers a salary of R201,093 per annum (Level 04).
This opportunity may suit candidates with a valid driver’s licence and Professional Driving Permit (PDP), together with experience in driving or messenger-related duties.
DWS Driver/Messenger Vacancy Details
- Department: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Position: Driver/Messenger
- Reference Number: 110926/09
- Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management
- Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations Eastern Cape
- Salary: R201,093 per annum
- Salary Level: Level 04
- Centre: King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
- Enquiries: Mr S Dyolisi
- Telephone: 043 604 5425
Requirements for DWS Driver/Messenger
Applicants interested in the DWS Driver/Messenger vacancy must meet the requirements specified for the position.
Candidates require:
- An NQF Level 2 qualification.
- A valid Code 8/10 driver’s licence.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- At least 1 year of experience in a driving or messenger environment.
Applicants should also have knowledge of:
- Traffic and road safety regulations.
- Procedures for performing messenger functions.
- Routine office support functions.
- Registry procedures.
- Photocopying and document handling.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Departmental transport policies and procedures.
- Basic record-keeping and reporting procedures.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a high sense of responsibility and accountability, reliability, punctuality, attention to detail and alertness.
Integrity, discretion, flexibility, interpersonal skills and good communication skills will also be important for this position.
The incumbent may be required to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays, when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing driving, messenger and general office support services.
Key duties include:
Driving Departmental Vehicles
The employee will drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport departmental employees, passengers, mail, documents and other departmental items.
The driver must ensure that passengers and goods are transported safely and that all applicable traffic laws and road safety requirements are followed.
Vehicle Maintenance
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct routine operational checks on allocated vehicles and report mechanical or functional defects promptly.
Responsibilities may include:
- Checking oil, tyres, fuel and water.
- Conducting daily pre-trip inspections.
- Conducting post-trip inspections.
- Maintaining vehicle cleanliness.
- Performing minor repairs where appropriate.
- Ensuring regular servicing schedules are followed.
- Keeping the vehicle in a safe and secure location.
Record Keeping
The successful candidate must complete the required vehicle documentation and records.
This includes:
- Vehicle logbooks.
- Trip authorisations.
- Service records.
- Records relating to goods transported.
- Other prescribed departmental records.
Accurate documentation must be maintained for all trips and departmental items handled.
Messenger Services
The employee will provide messenger and clerical support within the relevant office.
Duties may include:
- Collecting and delivering documents.
- Delivering departmental items.
- Copying documents.
- Faxing documents.
- Assisting with registry duties.
- Providing routine office support.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The position requires someone who is responsible, dependable and alert while performing driving and messenger duties.
Important attributes include:
- Reliability.
- Punctuality.
- Accountability.
- Attention to detail.
- Integrity.
- Discretion.
- Flexibility.
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Awareness of road safety.
- Ability to follow departmental procedures.
Location
The DWS Driver/Messenger position is based at King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within or around the geographical area.
How to Apply for DWS Driver/Messenger Vacancy
Applications for this position must be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s e-Recruitment system.
Official application portal: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
When applying, candidates should ensure that all information provided is accurate and that they meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Use the following details when identifying the vacancy:
Position: Driver/Messenger
Reference Number: 110926/09
Centre: King Williams Town
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the position, applicants can contact:
Mr S Dyolisi
Telephone: 043 604 5425
Final Thoughts
The DWS Driver/Messenger vacancy provides an opportunity for suitably qualified candidates to work within the Department of Water and Sanitation in the Eastern Cape.
If you meet the NQF Level 2, driver’s licence, PDP and experience requirements, consider submitting your application through the official DWS e-Recruitment portal. Remember that preference will be given to applicants who live within or around the geographical area of the post.
Applicants should carefully check the official vacancy information and ensure that their application is submitted online as instructed.