Description:
How to apply:
Hard copy applications may be submitted at:
• The University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, Reception: Room S201
OR
• Online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Inspect the delivery vehicle for any maintenance needs and report defects.
• Maintain a clean and organised vehicle.
• Confirm delivery of products by obtaining a signature.
• Knowledge of how to handle materials safely, such as medicines, samples or chemicals.
• Have familiarity with using navigation systems and reading maps.
• Manage time to ensure deliveries are made on schedule - for local and national deliveries.
• Load and unload cargo and delicate equipment.
• Fill and collect liquid nitrogen as per set procedures and safety requirements.
• Run official African Medicines Innovations and Technologies Development (AMITD) errands and messenger services.
• Assist on daily AMITD duties and activities - messenger work and ad hoc duties.
• Perform general support duties for the AMITD team, including but not limited to:
o Assist with laboratory housekeeping (e.g., moving equipment, arranging storage areas, basic cleaning tasks, etc.).
o Assist with safe removal of cardboard boxes, broken pallets, or packaging materials after deliveries.
o Support laboratory and general waste segregation and disposal, including chemical waste.
o Assist in the setup of laboratory workspaces and events.
o Assist with asset and inventory management (labelling, tagging, record keeping, etc.).
o Help receive, unpack, and store deliveries and stock.
• Report any facility maintenance issues (leaks, faulty lights, etc.) to the rest staff responsible.
• Willing to work reliably on a flexible work schedule, Monday - Friday and some weekends or as pre-planned on public holidays, to meet the demands of the AMITD platform.
Inherent requirements:
• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
• Valid South African driver’s license (attach proof).
• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
• Grade 12 Certificate on NQF Level 4 (attach proof).
• Multilingualism will be an advantage including local vernacular languages.
• Knowledge of the map of South Africa.
• A valid South African passport (attach proof).
• Code 10 (C1) (attach proof).
• Public driving permit (PDP)(attach proof).
• Five (5) years relevant working experience as a driver and executing general AMITD duties as requested.
• Be willing to undertake extensive travelling - national and regional.
• Must be willing to learn, follow instructions, and adapt to changing work demands and environments.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and always following all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Some knowledge of South African map.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Basics in defensive driving.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
24 November 2025.
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R113 394.47 per annum , depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 2025.pdf
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.