Messenger

Messengers collect, carry and deliver messages, documents, correspondence, packages and other items within an establishment or between establishments, to households and elsewhere.

• Collecting correspondence, documents, messages and other materials from, and delivering to individual offices within an establishments or elsewhere.



• Sorting incoming and outgoing mail or materials, collecting charges, receipts and/or signatures from customers.



• Performing the duties of a post-runner.



• Delivering various goods to and from enterprises, shops, households and other places.

Requirements
 
Secondary Education
Possession of at least a Grade 8 certificate. A higher qualification is, however, preferable. It is important that the messenger be able to read and write.
 
Tertiary Education
No formal tertiary training is required for this job but in-service training is essential for the messenger to get familiar with his daily office-routine duties.

Personality
Neatness, reliability and punctuality are essential for this job.

Work Opportunities
Messengers can be employed at most businesses, whether professional, commercial or the civil service.

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