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MESSENGER /DRIVER

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure · Bloemfontein

Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
PWI 14/26
Salary band
R 170 226
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Location: Bloemfontein Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03), (A basic salary) Requirements: NQF3 (Grade10). Ability to read and write. Valid Driver’s Licence 7-12 month’s relevant experience. Knowledge of (procedures and practices regarding messenger services) Duties: To render a messenger services, sort and arrange correspondence inn the registry. Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (mail, parcel, documents and files). Sort mail, files, documents and parcels. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed. Collect mail, files, documents and parcels form addressor. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses. To render driver services. Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents). Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Application instructions: To apply visit: (https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/Login) Enquiries: e-recruitmentfsdpwi01@fswork.gov.za Notes: Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za ), which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/ posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e- Recruitment with no success and the Free State Provincial Treasury Information Technology Sub-directorate was unable to assist. The Department will not be responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. The applicant’s profile on the e- Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Applicants should upload their curriculum vitae (CV), qualification(s) and other related document(s) as one (1) document attachment on the e- Recruitment system. (Please ensure that document is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, Driver’s license, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend

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1. Check your match

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2. Prepare only what is needed

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4. Submit and keep a record

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Requirements

  • ✓Ability to read and write
  • ✓Valid Driver’s Licence 7-12 month’s relevant experience
  • ✓Knowledge of (procedures and practices regarding messenger services)

Key responsibilities

  • •To render a messenger services, sort and arrange correspondence inn the registry
  • •Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (mail, parcel, documents and files)
  • •Sort mail, files, documents and parcels
  • •Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed
  • •Collect mail, files, documents and parcels form addressor
  • •Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses
  • •To render driver services
  • •Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents)
  • •Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely
  • •Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled
MESSENGER /DRIVER at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure - NewGenJobs