Vacancy for Collecting Post at Post Office on Daily Basis
Introduction
A messenger is needed to distribute copies of correspondence and collect posts on a daily basis at the Post Office. The position is available at the Joint Operations, SA Special Forces, Special Forces Headquarters.
Job Details
The messenger will be expected to distribute copies of correspondence to relevant sections as proof of receipt. They will need to collect post daily from the Post Office and distribute it in the Headquarters. The messenger is responsible for the collection of files from the registries on a daily basis and keeping the filing of documents up to date. Additionally, they will retrieve and deliver post on a weekly basis from Division and SA Army Formations.
Requirements
To qualify for the position, candidates are required to have a Grade 4 – 9 (NQF Level 1) or equivalent. The ideal candidate should have knowledge and/or experience in operating a facsimile machine and photocopies. Additionally, they should have basic numeracy and communication efficiency (verbal and written) in English. A driver’s license code EB is also required. It’s preferable that the member can drive a sedan vehicle to acquire a military license. The candidate must be able to get a confidential security clearance within a year.
Duties of a Messenger
It’s important that the messenger distributes copies of correspondence as proof of receipt by relevant sections. Their main responsibility is collecting post every day from the Post Office and distributing it in the Headquarters. To ensure the efficient running of the offices, they need to collect files from registries daily and keep the filing of documents up to date. The stamp register is essential; the messenger should be able to update it after each postage has been used. In addition to these daily tasks, they will also be responsible for fetching and delivering post on a weekly basis from Division and SA Army Formations.
Special Requirements
Special requirements for the messenger include knowledge and/or experience in operating a facsimile machine and photocopies. The ideal candidate should have basic numeracy and communication efficiency (verbal and written) in English. A driver’s license code EB is required, and it’s preferable if the member can drive a sedan vehicle in order to acquire a military license. A confidential security clearance is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain it within a year of employment.
Application Details
All applications should be sent to the Department of Defence, SA Special Forces Headquarters, Private Bag X888, Pretoria, 0001. Enquiries can be directed to Maj S.D. Mabaya, telephone number (012) 674 5822 or WO2 L.J. Thubakgale, telephone number (012) 674 5845.
Conclusion
The messenger role at Joint Operations, SA Special Forces, Special Forces Headquarters is an essential job that requires a reliable individual with excellent communication and numeracy skills. Applying candidates should ensure that they meet all the requirements as stated in the job specification, without which their application may not be taken into consideration.