SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : National Head Office: Office of the National Commissioner
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Three (3) years’ experience in driving. Completion of an advanced driver’s course will be an advantage. Knowledge of the cities in which the functions will be performed. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of the procedures to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge on how to obtain trip authorities, completion of logbooks, obtaining consumables (e.g. petrol) and basic services (e.g. fixing a flat tyre). Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of a motor vehicle e.g. how and for what purposes can the motor vehicle be utilized and what are the requirements for the safe storage of the vehicle. Knowledge of the procedures to follow to ensure that the motor vehicle is properly maintained. Plan and organize. Punctuality. Confidentiality. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal relations. Good communication and listening skills. Knowledge of government regulations relating to transport.
DUTIES : Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport the National Commissioner and deliver items (mail and documents). Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timeously. Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Render a clerical support/messenger service in the office of the National Commissioner. Collect and deliver documents from the post office. Distribute documents in and outside of the department. Keep accurate record of all official trips. Manage assets.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: (012) 307 2079/ Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
APPLICATIONS : Send your complete application to: National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) OR you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: (012) 307 2079/ Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
CLOSING DATE : 30 June 2025 @ 15h45. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date.
NOTE : Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. For re-advertised posts, candidates who previously applied need to reapply. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.