The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is inviting applications for a permanent Driver/Messenger position. The opportunity offers a salary package of R244,732 per year and is suitable for candidates with Grade 12, a valid Code 10 driver’s licence, a Professional Driver’s Permit (PrDP) and relevant driving or messenger services experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting people, documents and goods safely, delivering correspondence, maintaining vehicle records and supporting administrative operations at the RAF branch.
This vacancy is specifically identified as an employment equity-targeted role for persons with disabilities, and the RAF states that preference will be given to people with disabilities.
RAF Driver/Messenger Vacancy Details
- Employer: Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Job Title: Driver/Messenger
- Reference Number: 7092
- Division: Governance
- Employment Type: Permanent
- TASK Grade: 06
- Advertised Salary: R244,732 per year
The RAF uses a total employment cost package structure. Successful candidates must structure their packages to suit their needs, and the advert states that there are no additional employer contributions.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the Driver/Messenger position.
1. Matric certificate
Candidates must have a Matric or Grade 12 certificate.
2. Valid Code 10 driver’s licence
Applicants must possess a valid Code 10 driver’s licence, specified in the advertisement as EC1/EC.
3. Professional Driver’s Permit
A valid Professional Driver’s Permit is required for the position.
4. Relevant work experience
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a driving or messenger services environment.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly reflects their driving experience, document delivery responsibilities and relevant administrative duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform driving, messenger, administrative and records management duties.
1. Messenger and Delivery Services
Responsibilities include collecting correspondence from government institutions, checking documents against collection lists, obtaining signatures for deliveries and ensuring that packages reach their destinations on time.
The driver must plan efficient routes, handle documents carefully, maintain communication with departure and destination points, and record daily visits in the vehicle logbook.
2. Transportation and Vehicle Safety
The appointed candidate will transport goods, materials and staff where required. Daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections must be completed to ensure that the vehicle remains safe and roadworthy.
Any mechanical or electrical faults, accidents, traffic violations, damage or loss of equipment must be reported promptly.
3. Administrative and Records Management
The role includes sorting, filing, scanning, binding and archiving documents according to established procedures. The candidate will also maintain records inventories, track files transferred to off-site storage and assist with document requests.
4. Incoming and Outgoing Mail
Duties include receiving, registering and stamping correspondence, sorting documents according to destination, preparing outgoing mail and maintaining records of registered mail and tracked deliveries.
The successful candidate must also ensure that mail is sent through the correct postal or delivery service.
5. Reporting and Equipment Maintenance
The driver must maintain vehicle logbooks, report unexpected delays and notify supervisors of major equipment faults. Copying, binding and franking machines must be monitored to ensure that they remain operational.
Skills and Competencies
The RAF identifies the following behavioural competencies:
- Planning, organisation and coordination
- Personal mastery
- Emotional wisdom and decision-making
- Ethics and values
- Client service orientation
Technical competencies include assessing vehicle roadworthiness, understanding safe transportation methods and communicating effectively.
Final Thoughts
The RAF Driver/Messenger vacancy offers permanent employment for suitably qualified candidates with the required licence, PrDP and driving or messenger experience.
Because the position is identified as an employment equity-targeted role for persons with disabilities, applicants should carefully review the official vacancy requirements before applying.
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