Messenger Post at the Department of Health (x2 Post)

MESSENGER – REF NO: NDOH 14/2026 (X2 POSTS)

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Directorate: Support Services
Salary: R138 486 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
Location: Pretoria

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a Grade 10 certificate or an equivalent qualification (NQF Level 2). Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with good interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, and a client-focused approach. Basic computer literacy in MS Office is required. Candidates must be able to work effectively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will perform messenger duties, including sorting and organizing correspondence within the registry, maintaining and controlling the correspondence register, and sorting mail, files, documents, and parcels. Responsibilities also include ensuring that all collected items are properly sealed and addressed, delivering mail and documents to the correct recipients, and obtaining signatures in the delivery register as proof of receipt. Additional general office support duties will include photocopying, faxing, and shredding documents.

Enquiries:
Ms S Vilane
Tel: (012) 395 9374

APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted to: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001.

Hand-delivered applications may be placed in the designated Brown Application Box at Reception, Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR.

Alternatively, applications may be emailed to recruitment@health.gov.za, clearly quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line.

FOR ATTENTION: Ms M Shitiba

CLOSING DATE: 09 March 2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment to evaluate relevant job-specific competencies. Details regarding the assessment will be communicated by the Department.

For SMS positions, shortlisted candidates who successfully complete the interview and technical assessment may be recommended to undergo a generic managerial competency assessment, in line with the DPSA Directive on competency-based assessments. This assessment will evaluate core managerial competencies using the prescribed DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

Applicants must submit the updated Z83 application form, available from any Public Service department, together with a comprehensive CV detailing previous experience. The Z83 form must be fully completed in accordance with the DPSA Practice Note. Incomplete forms will result in automatic disqualification.

At the application stage, certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents are not required. These will only be requested from candidates shortlisted for the final selection phase. If submitting via email, all documents must be combined into a single PDF file.

Late applications and those that fail to meet the stated requirements will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that foreign qualifications and applicable national certificates are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

By applying for this position, applicants consent to the collection, processing, and storage of their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent, unless legally required.

The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts. Successful candidates will be subject to personnel suitability checks and other vetting processes.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If no communication is received within three (3) months after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.

The Department will not accept responsibility for applications submitted with incorrect or missing reference numbers.

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