Driver

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 194 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a driver to transport patients and staff. Candidates must have Grade 12 and a valid driver's license with a PDP. The role entails maintaining vehicle conditions, keeping transport documents in order, and ensuring safe transport for emergency cases. The department encourages women and people with disabilities to apply. Closing date for applications is 24-12-2025.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a valid PDP at own expense.
• Knowledge and understanding of customer care principles.
• Experience as a driver is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and staff members to various destinations.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance is roadworthy.
• Safekeeping of transport documents and diligent reporting.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

• Package : R 193 359.00 (per annum plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 12. No experience required. Be in a possession of a valid driver’s license with a valid PDP at own expense. Knowledge and understanding of customer care (Batho Pele Principles and six ministerial priorities of Health). Good communication skills with good interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently, be prepared to work shifts and work under pressure. Be prepared to undergo driver’s pre-testing. The following will be added advantage: 2-5 years’ experience as a driver

Duties :

• Transport patients and staff members to and from different destinations as prescribed by the transport manager. Proper maintenance of vehicle by ensuring that the vehicle is on roadworthy conditions. Safe keeping of transport documents by ensuring that log sheets and petrol slips are recorded after each trip, reporting any damages to the Supervisor. Transporting of theatre staff and hospital staff members that are doing emergency cases. Cleaning of vehicle after use and sanitizing of vehicle interior.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have grade 12.

Do you have a valid driver’s license with a valid PDP at own expense.

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.