Location: Menlo Park, Gauteng, ZA
Purpose of the Job:
The Driver/Messenger is accountable to safely transport people, documents and / or goods to and from an assigned area. The incumbent will be required to follow appropriate safety procedures when transporting people,
equipment and / or documents and adhere to National specific road safety rules and regulations. In addition, the role holder will be required to adhere to work schedules and will be required to report all vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, damages or loss of equipment as well as reporting unexpected delays.
Key Performance Areas
Messenger Services
• Collect correspondence from respective government institution, verify against the list before collection and acknowledge the receipt.
• Handle packages and documents with care.
• Drive delivery truck to the destination.
• Reconcile packages at recipient’s location.
• Maintain communication with destination and point of departure.
Administration
• Monitor the availability of messenger services for delivery of items to financial institutions, Government departments, clients, etc. at all times.
• Ensure that archiving of scanned files and
documents is done in accordance with the National Archives Act as well the RAF’s RM strategies and objectives.
• Sort documents according to documents class and insert.
Transport & Operation
• Load and unload organization’s merchandize.
• Transport products, materials, and staff securely to areas where they are needed.
• Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report to Facilities Manager.
Qualification & Experience
• Matric or Grade 12 certificate.
• A valid code 10 (EC1/EC) driver’s license.
• Professional Driver’s Permit.
• At least 1 year’ experience in a driving/messenger services environment.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
• Planning, organisation and coordinating.
• Personal mastery.
• Emotional wisdom and decision making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• Ability to assess condition / road worthiness of motor vehicle to ensure safety of self and passengers.
Closing Date: 18 November 2025