Driver / Messenger: Post Level 16 - University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Inspecting your delivery vehicle for any maintenance needs and reporting defects.
• Maintaining a clean and organized vehicle and obtaining each time a signature to confirm delivery of their products.
• Knowledge of how to handle materials safely.
• Familiarity with using navigation systems and reading maps.
• Time management to ensure deliveries are made on schedule - for local and national deliveries.
• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination to stay safe while driving.
• Physical ability to load and unload heavy cargo.
• Assist on daily duties and activities - messenger work and ad hoc duties.
• Willingness and ability to work reliably on a flexible work schedule, Monday - Friday and some weekends or where pre-planned on public holidays.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF Level 4.
• A code C1 drivers' license (attach a copy).
• Professional Driving Permit (PDP) (attach a copy).
• Advanced Driving Course (attach a copy).
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience as a driver.

Recommendation:

• Multilingualism will be an advantage including local vernacular languages.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

Business Acumen:

• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• a certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
• proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• a copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• a service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).