**Job Opportunity: Messenger (Driver) at Pietermaritzburg High Court**

 

**Position**: Messenger (Driver)  

**Salary**: R155,148 - R182,757 per annum  

**Location**: Pietermaritzburg High Court, South Africa  

**Contract**: Permanent (includes signing a performance agreement)  

**Application Deadline**: 08 November 2024

The Office of the Chief Justice in South Africa is currently hiring for a **Messenger (Driver)** to support the efficient flow of documents and staff transportation within the **Pietermaritzburg High Court**. This role offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in the justice sector.

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### **Job Requirements**

**Education**  

- **Grade 10** or **ABET qualification**

**Experience**  

- Minimum of **two years’ experience** as a messenger or similar role (preferred)

**Licenses**  

- **Valid driver’s license** (required)

- **Public Driver’s Permit (PDP)** (preferred)

**Skills and Competencies**  

- **Proficiency in MS Office**: Ability to manage documents, emails, and scheduling

- **Communication Skills**: Strong verbal and written skills to interact effectively with colleagues and management

- **Attention to Detail**: Ensures accuracy in handling documents and maintaining records

- **Organizational Skills**: Effectively manages multiple tasks, meeting deadlines

- **Problem-Solving Abilities**: Shows initiative and independence in handling challenges

- **Interpersonal Skills**: Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and responsibility in all interactions

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### **Key Responsibilities**

- **Mail and Package Distribution**: Collect, deliver, and distribute mail and packages to various offices and destinations within and beyond the court premises.

- **Outgoing Mail Management**: Retrieve mail bags from the Post Office and coordinate outgoing mail processes.

- **Staff Transportation**: Transport court officials to designated locations as per requirement.

- **Record-Keeping**: Maintain a secure register of all mail distributions, ensuring accurate tracking and safeguarding of all correspondence.

- **Vehicle Maintenance**: Conduct regular checks and inspections of court vehicles to ensure safety and functionality.

- **General Messenger Duties**: Support the court’s operational needs by handling messenger-related tasks as assigned.

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### **Why Join the Pietermaritzburg High Court Team?**

This position offers an opportunity to play an essential role in the daily operations of the justice system. As a Messenger (Driver), you will be directly involved in supporting court officials, helping to ensure the effective and timely management of documents and personnel. Working within the judiciary offers both stability and the chance to contribute to public service in a meaningful way.

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### **Application Process**

To apply, please visit [Simply Jobs](www.simply-jobs.co.za) and search under the “Government Jobs” category.

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This job is ideal for candidates with experience in messenger roles who are looking for a stable, full-time position in a government institution. Ensure to apply by **08 November 2024** to be considered for this role. 

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For more job opportunities like this one, be sure to follow the **Pietermaritzburg High Court Careers** page and other **South African government job boards**.