Chauffeur at U.S. Embassy South Africa

Duties

• The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unarmored U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo. Works as messenger as directed.

Chauffeur Responsibilities

• As one of several motor pool chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the Dispatcher to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo.
• Operates Embassy vehicles in the transportation of official visitors in support of U.S. Government’s official activities.
• Assumes duty driver responsibility on a rotational basis. Incumbent may be required to make trips that require out-of-town stays.
• Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, to include cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Performs basic vehicle inspection in accordance with established schedules and policies.
• Prepares trip reports, vehicle use and fuel logs. Estimates fuel consumption for trips.
• Safeguards U.S. Government property and uses U.S. Government resources efficiently, including the fuel-efficient operation of vehicles.
• May drive armored vehicles, as needed.

Messengers Responsibilities

• To include mail, cargo, documents pickup and delivery, as assigned.
• Handles cash up to $1,000 and/or handle government fuel credit card for vehicle with $300 limit.
• Provides driver support for the Ambassador or DCM in the absence of their regularly-assigned chauffeurs, as directed.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of high school (matric) education is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:
Experience:

• At least three years of professional driving experience is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

• Limited knowledge in English - Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
• Good Working Knowledge of one South African language - Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
• Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

• Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings. 
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must hold a valid Code 10 driver’s license and PrDP.  Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.  Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.    
• Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills. Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.