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Requirements

Competencies

Proficiency in the use of English.

Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Interpersonal skills.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Confidentiality.

Security awareness and sense of responsibility.

Good physical health to perform labour intensive duties.

Duties

Handling of incoming/outgoing mail items.

Perform all administration duties regarding mail distribution.

Provide professional counter service to clients at Internal and Diplomatic mail services.

Sorting, distribution and dispatch of mail internally and to Missions, according to the relevant prescripts.

Provide a fast, effective and secure shredding service.

How to apply

Email: imsodb26@dirco.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.

Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified.

It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.

Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance.

Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted.

The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer.

In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.

Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target. OTHER POSTS