Driver/Messenger

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Driver/Messenger

eThekwini Municipality Durban

Description

Job Purpose

To provide an effective and efficient driving and messaging service within the Cluster and other Departments of the eThekwini Municipality.

 

Key Responsibility Areas

• Undertake collection, delivery and loading of equipment and correspondence.

• Provides a courier service to staff and clients to and from various destinations and institutions.

• Completes trip/mileage forms, checking oil, water and general maintenance of vehicles as well as completion of safety checklist, operating two-way radio etc to all concerned.

• Ensures the safe keeping of the vehicle used for messaging services.

• Undertakes other duties such as washing of vehicles and sorting of various documents and mail.

• Provides relief for other drivers in the Unit when necessary.

 

Competencies

• vehicle safety.

• Driving behaviour.

• Learning orientation.

• Service delivery orientation.

• Interpersonal relationships.

• Action orientation.

• Accountability and Ethical conduct.

 

Essential Requirements

• An appropriate level of secondary education.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license

• 3 Months relevant experience.

 

Preferred Requirements

• 6 Months relevant experience.

 

Housing Subsidy

Yes

 

Leave

Yes

 

Medical Aid

Yes

 

Other Allowances

 Nil

 

Pension Fund

Yes

 

Remuneration

R 148,873.44 - R 187,773.12 p.a.

 

13th Cheque

 Yes

 

Contact Name

Centre of Excellence

 

Contact Telephone

0313113103

 

Policy

Priority will be given to applicants who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender and disability within the occupational level of the respective advertised posts.

  • Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • An employee may be deployed to any of the offices, depots or workplaces of the municipality within its area of jurisdiction.
  • Canvassing by councilors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants.
  • Occupational assessments may be undertaken as part of the selection process.
  • You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination.
  • Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Overview

Job Title Driver/Messenger
Experience
Vacancy
Job Type Full time
Status
Posted Date 16 July 2025
Close Date 25 July 2025
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Location Durban