The Presidency: Valet Position

POST 24/97
Directorate: Accommodation and Households

SALARY : R103 494 per annum (level 4)

CENTRE : Durban

REQUIREMENTS : A grade 10 qualification with relevant experience in this field. Sufficient experience in wardrobe management textile care and complete laundry duties. Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality. Be able to work under pressure. Good communication skills.

DUTIES : Take care of clothing items of the Principals, Spouses and guests. Ensure that the right processes and caring instructions are followed when washing/ ironing any clothing item. Sew, needle work and bead clothing items. Check clothing items on a regular basis to see if any items need attention other than washing and ironing. Make sure that all the clothing is well kept within the wardrobes. Document all clothing items that leave and return for dry-cleaning. Check all clothing items after it is returned from dry-cleaning. Implement practical operational and rotating practices for clothing items coming in and going out wardrobe. Make sure all shoes are clean and polished if needed. Manage the dressing room area and take note of the clothing preferences of the Principals and Spouses. Report any problems that cannot be solved to the supervisor. Report any defects/ maintenance problems immediately to supervisor. Assist with stocking. Assist with any large functions at the residence. Make sure that all security regulations are followed and adhered to. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Singh (031) 324 1000

APPLICATIONS : The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 535
Johannes Ramokhoase Street (former Proes Street), Arcadia, Pretoria
FOR ATTENTION : Mr K Futhane

CLOSING DATE : 03 July 2015 at 16h30

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, ID as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for sms posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments).The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and a Top Secret security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. The recommended candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and submit a financial disclosure annually.